Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report

A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 crashed in March 2022, killing all 132 people aboard. Newly released data from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) indicates the plane's fuel supply was intentionally cut mid-flight. The NTSB report, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, states that fuel switches on both engines were moved to the "cut-off" position at cruising altitude, causing engine speeds to decrease. This finding supports theories that the crash was intentional. The aircraft was en route from Kunming to Guangzhou when the incident occurred. China has not yet released its final report, citing national security concerns.

Newly released investigative material from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) suggests the 2022 China Eastern Airlines crash, which killed 132 people, may have been deliberately caused. The NTSB's findings indicate that the fuel supply to the Boeing 737's engines was cut off mid-flight while at cruising altitude. Levers controlling fuel flow were found in the "cut-off" position, leading to engine shutdown. This information, released under the Freedom of Information Act, supports the theory of intentional action, though China has not yet issued a final report on the accident. The NTSB supported Chinese authorities in their investigation of the crash that occurred in 2022.