On October 31st, 1999, Egypt Air Flight 990 is heading out over the Atlantic Ocean to Cairo. Dinner is being served, when suddenly, the plane begins plunging toward the water.

How does the controversy surrounding the crash impact international relations?

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From Season 3 Episode 8 "Death and Denial": Egypt Air 990 – Oct. 31, 1999

When a Boeing 767 slams into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nantucket, killing all 217
people on-board, the questions start flying. Malfunctioning elevators? Trouble with
hydraulics? Pilot fatigue? The final answer is a shocker.

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