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China Eastern Pilots Were Experienced, Adding to Mystery of Crash
Two industry veterans were at the controls of Flight 5735, which took a sudden dive in good weather. At the crash site in southern China, search crews found wing and engine parts on Thursday.
China Finds Flight Recorder From Plane Crash as Rain Hinders Search
Officials have revealed few details about the China Eastern Airlines flight that went down Monday, with the government moving quickly to control the information flow and emphasize the positive.
What We Know About the Crash of China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735
The crash of the Boeing plane, with more than 130 people on board, is China’s worst air disaster in more than a decade.
No Survivors Found in China Eastern Plan Crash, Officials Say
Workers recovered identity cards, cellphones and purses from the crash site. But the plane’s steep plunge suggested there was a “minuscule” chance of any survivors, an expert said.
Boeing Faces New Upheaval After Crash of Chinese Airliner
No fault has been found, but the company, which has been trying to overcome a recent legacy of design and production troubles, is likely to get scrutinized.
Your Tuesday Briefing: The Fight for Mariupol
Plus a plane crash in China and Hong Kong’s easing of Covid restrictions.
After China’s Worst Air Crash in Years, a Desperate Hunt for Survivors
The plane that crashed in a mountainous area of southern China was carrying 132 people, and no survivors have been found so far, a state broadcaster said on Tuesday.
The Boeing 737-800 NG is widely used around the world.
The model involved in the China crash represents nearly 17 percent of the commercial aircraft in operation.
Boeing Stock Price Falls After China Eastern Crash
The aerospace giant said it was seeking more information on the disaster, and U.S. regulators said they were ready to assist.