Egypt Air Flight 990

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:SU-GAP
gptkb:Boeing
48 minutes
approximately 30 minutes
well-maintained prior to flight
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:Boeing_707
gptkb:Boeing_767-366_ER
gptkbp:aviation_community_impact heightened awareness of safety issues
gptkbp:aviation_safety_improvements led to changes in regulations
gptkbp:cause controversial
suspected pilot suicide
gptkbp:co_pilot_background experienced co-pilot
gptkbp:communication normal communication
22:47 UTC
gptkbp:crew gptkb:6
gptkb:Egypt
various
multiple
highly experienced crew
gptkbp:crew_capacity 8
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired documentaries and films
gptkbp:date October 31, 1999
gptkbp:death 217
gptkbp:elevation approximately 10,000 feet
gptkbp:emergency_services no
followed by crew
coordinated by US Coast Guard
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1989
yes
October 31, 1999
MS990
gptkbp:flight_style scheduled international flight
deviated from planned route
New York to Cairo
gptkbp:has_airport gptkb:John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport
gptkb:Cairo_International_Airport
gptkbp:has_visitor_center yes
gptkbp:historical_significance impact on aviation safety policies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Egypt Air Flight 990
gptkbp:impact approximately 400 knots
approximately 500 knots
gptkbp:international_response global aviation safety discussions
gptkbp:investigates gptkb:National_Transportation_Safety_Board
several years
NTSB/ AAR-00/01
pilot error theory
pilot's actions questioned
political and cultural factors
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:Cairo_International_Airport
gptkbp:landing_distance 22:00 UTC
gptkbp:location gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
22:48 UTC
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:memorials various memorials established
held for victims
established in Egypt and USA
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Ahmed_Abdel_Kader
extensive training required
Mohamed El-Hossiny
gptkbp:occurs_in October 31, 1999
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Egypt_Air
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Los_Angeles_International_Airport
gptkbp:passenger_capacity gptkb:211
209
gptkbp:pilot_background experienced pilot
gptkbp:public_reaction shock and mourning
gptkbp:related_event other aviation accidents
gptkbp:result gptkb:2002
extensive search operations conducted
gptkbp:safety_regulations_impact increased scrutiny on pilot training
gptkbp:significance one of the deadliest aviation accidents in history
one of the deadliest aviation disasters in U. S. history.
gptkbp:survivors gptkb:none
gptkb:0
gptkbp:theory various theories proposed
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear skies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boeing_707
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4