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Apple sued by claimants alleging iPhone or iPad mini took down EgyptAir flight 804, killing 66

“The crash of EgyptAir flight 804 into the Mediterranean Sea that killed 66 people was caused by a hot Apple product … according to a new suit,” TMZ reports.

“The families of several of the victims of the May 19, 2016 crash claim the tragedy was due to the co-pilot’s iPhone 6S or iPad mini overheating in the cockpit and catching fire,” TMZ reports. “According to the docs … an investigation revealed the device ignited and led to a bigger fire in the cockpit, which ultimately took the plane down.”

TMZ reports, “It should be noted, however — some industry experts have questioned this phone theory … and believe the fire on the plane started beneath the cockpit in the avionics bay due to a short circuit or some kind of explosion.”

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