Trending Now - NTSB Findings Reveal Cockpit Struggle Before 2022 China Crash

WHO:

AP News - National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) involved in the investigation.

AP News - John Cox, CEO of Safety Operating Systems, provided insights on the cockpit struggle.

AP News - Jeff Guzzetti, former NTSB and FAA investigator, commented on the flight data.

WHAT:

AP News - Both engines of the China Eastern Airlines jet were shut off before the crash.

AP News - The crash killed all 132 people aboard the Boeing 737-800.

AP News - The NTSB report was released on May 1.

AP News - The plane went into a nosedive and a 360-degree roll before crashing.

ABC News - Data suggests someone intentionally cut off the fuel to both engines.

WHERE:

AP News - The crash occurred in a mountainous area in China.

AP News - The flight was traveling from Kunming to Guangzhou, near Hong Kong.

WHEN:

AP News - The crash occurred on March 21, 2022.

WHY:

AP News - The NTSB report suggests a likely intentional fuel cut, indicating possible deliberate actions by someone in the cockpit.

AP News - Concerns about pilots' mental health were highlighted, as pilots may be reluctant to seek help due to fear of losing their medical certification.

HOW:

AP News - The fuel levers in a Boeing 737 are designed to lock into place, indicating that someone had to deliberately pull them to the cutoff position.

AP News - The cockpit voice recorder continued to function due to a battery backup, which may provide further insights into the events leading up to the crash.

(UPDATED May 8, 2026 01:37 UTC)

The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the tragic crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet, which killed all 132 people aboard when both engines were shut off prior to the incident. Insights from John Cox, CEO of Safety Operating Systems, reveal a struggle in the cockpit, while former NTSB and FAA investigator Jeff Guzzetti noted that data suggests someone may have intentionally cut off the fuel to both engines. The NTSB report indicates that the plane went into a nosedive and a 360-degree roll before crashing in a mountainous area of China, raising concerns about the mental health of pilots and the potential for deliberate actions in the cockpit.