EgyptAir flight MS804 goes missing over Mediterranean

An EgyptAir Airbus 320 has disappeared from radar over the Mediterranean. 56 passengers were on board. 

Greek and Egyption armed forces are currenly involved in the search for the aircraft.

Flight MS804 left Paris (LFPG) at 23:09 local time and was heading for Cairo (HECA). 

Last contact with the plane was with the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority and the pilot 'did not mention any problems' (source Reuters).

The flight was cruising at FL370 when it lost contact with ATC.

EgyptAir MS804 radar traacking. Flight Missing. Source: Flightradar24

Video of S&R vessels being deployed. Source:  marinetraffic.com