A distress call—“Mayday, Mayday"—was recorded seconds before the crash. Sources say that a Mayday call is sent out by the pilot when both engines of the aircraft have failed. Early reports point to a ...

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The Boeing 717 is the last US-made rear-engined commercial jet, although this could change if the JetZero Z4 goes into production.