Four years after China Eastern crash, regulator still silent on cause
China’s Civil Aviation Administration has again not issued its annual update on the investigation into the 2022 China Eastern crash, letting the fourth anniversary pass without new findings. The Boeing 737-800 plunged in Guangxi, killing 132 people. Regulators have previously said there were no faults with the aircraft, weather, or crew, and no final cause has been disclosed. Media reports have floated possible interpretations, including data suggesting intentional descent, though the CAAC and China Eastern did not comment. The International Air Transport Association notes that many final investigation reports are not published promptly or publicly, underscoring ongoing questions about the crash.