Boeing has determined that an incorrect torque wrench had been used because of a difference between Boeing requirements and the work instructions given to workers. The FAA ordered inspection gives some credence to questions raised about the stabilizer of the Boeing 767 involved in the EgyptAir 990 crash. The stabilizer runaway batters the plane so strongly that the autopilot is insufficiently strong and it is automatically turned off on purpose in such a case.
Authorities have to resist giving an answer straight away.
This is not the first time that U.S. government officials, and media have jumped to hasty conclusions . But when Syria allied with the U.S. in the Gulf War the blame was shifted to Libya. There is one thing of which we may be sure. The cause of such crashes may never be determined with certainty. The association's membership includes Admiral Thomas Moorer former Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chief's of Staff.