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Chinese plane crash caused by intentional act

US media revelation after first black box analysis

The China Eastern Airlines B-737/800 plane that crashed to the ground on March 21 with 132 people on board was allegedly brought down intentionally. It is unclear whether by choice of one of the crewmembers, commander or pilot, or by an intruder. This is what emerges from the first indications following initial examinations on the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), according...

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Beijing, China, 05/18/2022 08:27
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