EgyptAir pointed out that the pilot was very experienced with 6275 hours flying experience, including 2101 hours flying the same model aircraft, which was an Airbus A320 manufactured in 2003. Mystery surrounds the fate of the missing EgyptAir flight MS804 with the final recorded moments of the plane showing it "swerved and then plunged" before turning 360 degrees. The co-pilot had 2766 hours flying time. Authorities have been searching for the wreckage of the plane in the Mediterranean Sea, with efforts focused near Karpathos Island. There were no reports of stormy weather at the time with authorities exploring the possibility that it was a terror attack.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 20, 2016 03:30 UTC