JavaScript Required

Jumpseat Aerospace News requires JavaScript to function. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue.

NTSB: China Eastern 737-800 Crash Linked To Engine Shutdown

March 21, 2022

2 min read

Key Takeaways

NTSB report indicates both engines shut down in flight.
China Eastern 737-800 crash occurred on March 21, 2022.
Cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder data analyzed.
Engine shutdown may have contributed to the crash.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Upgrade

Strategic Implications

This finding may suggest a critical safety issue with the Boeing 737-800, which could impact the aircraft's operational reliability and potentially lead to further investigations. The shutdown of both engines in flight indicates a severe malfunction, which could have significant implications for airline safety protocols and maintenance procedures.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

Upgrade

What Happened

Engine Failure May Have Contributed To Fatal Accident

A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report has revealed that both engines on a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 were shut down in flight, potentially contributing to the fatal crash on March 21, 2022. The NTSB analyzed data from the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder to reach this conclusion. The incident highlights the importance of engine reliability and safety protocols in commercial aviation. This report was first published in Aviation Daily, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing.

Source

Companies Mentioned