The wife of co-pilot Sergei Trukachev says, in a call with their daughter before the flight, he complained that the technical condition of the aircraft left much to be desired. According to Egyptian officials, while in the air, the pilot told traffic controllers the aircraft was experiencing technical problems and he intended to try and land at the nearest airport. [http:--www.njherald.com-story-30399604-the-latest-co-pilots-wife-he-complained-about-plane (AP via New Jersey Herald)]date=August 2019