What Caused the Crash of EgyptAir Flight MS804?

The transcript discusses the search for a missing EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo, with officials cautious about labeling it as a terrorist attack. Initial debris found is not from the aircraft. Reports suggest the plane made sharp turns before losing radar contact, reminiscent of a past incident attributed to pilot suicide. Speculation includes mechanical failure or wind shear, but no conclusions are drawn.

What are some potential causes mentioned for the disappearance of the plane?

What similarities are drawn between this incident and a previous event in the late 90s?