EgyptAir A320 crash: Circumstances of oxygen leak and ignition source remain unclear

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While French investigators believe an intense oxygen-fuelled cockpit fire brought down an EgyptAir Airbus A320 eight years ago, they have yet to determine fully the reasons for the oxygen leak and pinpoint the source of ignition.

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