China Eastern crash: third anniversary investigation update

As the third anniversary of the China Eastern Airlines crash approaches, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is set to release its annual investigative report on the tragic disaster, which killed all 132 people.

As the third anniversary of the tragic China Eastern Airlines crash approaches, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is expected to release its annual investigative report. The disaster, which occurred on March 21, 2022, claimed the lives of all 132 people aboard a Boeing 737-800 aircraft en route from Kunming to Guangzhou. The plane nosedived into a remote mountain area in southern China, leading to one of the most devastating aviation accidents in recent history.

In the past two years, the CAAC has periodically updated the public on the progress of the investigation. Last year, the regulator reaffirmed its earlier findings, which indicated that the aircraft, the crew, and the weather conditions did not present any issues before the flight. The CAAC’s investigation has focused on understanding the circumstances surrounding the crash, while ruling out mechanical failures or external factors such as weather as the primary cause.

As the anniversary of the disaster nears, many remain eager to learn more from the CAAC’s upcoming update. Families of the victims and aviation experts are hopeful that further insights into the crash's cause will eventually come to light. The investigation has continued to highlight the importance of transparency in aviation safety and the need for ongoing advancements in technology and training to prevent such tragedies in the future.

The crash, which has left a profound impact on China and the global aviation community, also serves as a reminder of the continued work needed to ensure the highest standards of air safety.

Read next

22:30

Election Delay

Kyrgyz leader Japarov gets parliament to reset election date

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has postponed the next presidential election by several months, fueling speculation about his intention to seek a second term. The move allows him to complete his full six-year mandate and marks a potential shift toward greater political consolidation.

21:51

Congo

Deadly Congo river boat fire leaves at least 50 dead, hundreds missing

A passenger boat caught fire and capsized late Tuesday on the Congo River, killing at least 50 people and leaving hundreds more missing, officials confirmed Wednesday. The tragedy occurred near the northwestern town of Mbandaka in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

17:20

China and Vietnam

China and Vietnam navies launch joint patrol in Gulf of Tonkin to mark 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties

The Chinese and Vietnamese navies have launched a week-long joint patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin, a move aimed at deepening maritime cooperation between the two countries.

17:00

EstLink 2

Repair work on EstLink 2 subsea power line to begin in may, commercial use expected by July

Finnish power grid operator Fingrid announced on Wednesday that repairs to the damaged EstLink 2 subsea power line, which connects Finland and Estonia, will begin in May, with the line expected to return to commercial use by July 15, 2025.

15:16

critical mineral

Trump orders probe into critical mineral imports to reduce dependence on China

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Commerce to launch an investigation into the country’s heavy reliance on imported critical minerals.