Were EgyptAir passengers alive for three minutes as plane burned? Investigators confirm smoke filled cabin as first pictures emerge of MS804's wreckage and search teams 'discover blackbox'

The first pictures of the mangled wreckage from EgyptAir flight 804 have emerged as investigators confirmed smoke was detected in multiple places moments before the plane plummeted into the Mediterranean. The plane's twisted blue metal panelling, marked with EgyptAir branding, as well as items of clothing and yellow lift jackets have been recovered from the sea, where investigators continue to search the wreckage. Egyptian media have also reported that divers have found the blackbox between close to the crash site. The blackbox could provide vital clues into what caused the plane to crash just as it entered Egyptian airspace on its journey to Cairo. The cause of the crash that killed all 66 on board remains unclear but smoke alarms were sounding for almost three minutes sparking concerns passengers may have still been alive as the plane crashed into the sea. While Egyptian officials continue saying that they suspect terrorism, no group has yet come forward to claim credit as theories as to the cause of the crash continue to circulate.