Ethiopian Airlines CEO tells CNN: Pilot had 'flight control problems'

The pilot of the downed Ethiopian Airlines flight had 'flight control problems' shortly before the fatal crash, according to the company's chief executive

New York The pilot of the downed Ethiopian Airlines flight had"flight control problems" shortly before the fatal crash, according to the company's chief executive.

A recorded conversation with air traffic control detailed the final moments of the flight, CEO Tewolde GebreMariam told CNN's Richard Quest on Tuesday."He was having difficulties with the flight control of the airplane, so he asked to return back to base," GebreMariam said. He added that the pilot was granted permission to return to ground. That happened at the same time the flight disappeared from radar.

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