BEIJING — China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735 was at 29,100 feet in clear afternoon skies over the hills of southern China, seemingly ready for a smooth landing in Guangzhou. The plane, a Boeing 737-800 NG, was only seven years old. One of China’s most experienced aviators was among the three pilots in the cockpit. The plane fell more than 20,000 feet in less than a minute, to 7,400 feet. Two pieces of a wingtip landed seven miles away.

Source: New York Times April 05, 2022 23:44 UTC