Fuel starvation occurs when fuel is cut off from the engines, causing them to stop running. It can be caused by a number of factors including a fuel leak, internal icing, failure of the fuel pumps or gauges, or crew error. The so-called "black boxes" were recovered early Tuesday and were in excellent condition, according to Colombian aviation officials. The jet that crashed Monday flew with US regional carrier Mesaba Airlines when it was first delivered in 1999, according to the Aviation Safety Network. The crash marred what has been an otherwise exemplary year for aviation safety.

Source: Egypt Independent November 30, 2016 10:25 UTC