In 2016, EgyptAir Flight 804 crashed between Crete and northern Egypt while flying from Paris to Cairo, killing 66 people. Investigators discovered that the crash was caused by a pilot igniting a cigarette onboard, which led to an oxygen leak and a fire in the cockpit. After the crash, authorities analyzed the circumstances of the incident and reconsidered aircraft safety protocols to avoid such events in the future.
In this case study, Ahmed describes the management and communication-related aspects of the EgyptAir crash. After outlining the facts of the case, Ahmed highlights the need for updated safety and emergency rules of conduct in aviation, along with complications in global disaster response management.