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China Eastern 737 Crash Points to Deliberate Act

March 26, 2024

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Key Takeaways

NTSB data suggests a deliberate act in the cockpit.
Fuel switches were moved to cutoff position.
Autopilot was disconnected before the crash.
China has not released a final report.

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Strategic Implications

This data may indicate a significant shift in the investigation's focus towards intentional actions. The lack of transparency from Chinese authorities could suggest concerns about national security or social stability implications, which may impact international cooperation in aviation safety investigations.

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What Happened

Newly Released Data Suggests Intentional Cockpit Action

Newly released data from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) suggests a deliberate act in the cockpit may have caused the 2022 crash of a China Eastern Boeing 737-800. The aircraft’s fuel switches were moved to the cutoff position, and the autopilot was disconnected before the plane entered a fatal dive. The crash, which killed all 132 people on board, remains one of China’s deadliest air disasters in decades. Despite initial findings, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has refused to release a final report, citing concerns over national security and social stability. The investigation was first reported by AeroTime.

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