Plane crash news

Here are some recent plane crash news stories:

Recent Plane Crashes:

  1. Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302: On March 10, 2019, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, killing all 157 people on board. The crash was similar to a Lion Air crash in Indonesia in October 2018, leading to the global grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX fleet.
  2. Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752: On January 8, 2020, a Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 was shot down by an Iranian missile shortly after takeoff from Tehran, killing all 176 people on board.
  3. Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303: On May 22, 2020, a Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A320 crashed while attempting to land at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport, killing 97 people.
  4. Sriwijaya Air Flight 182: On January 9, 2021, a Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 crashed into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta, Indonesia, killing all 62 people on board.
  5. China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735: On March 21, 2022, a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 crashed in the mountains of Guangxi, China, killing all 132 people on board.

Investigations and Causes:

  1. Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302: The investigation found that a combination of factors contributed to the crash, including a faulty sensor, a software bug, and pilot error.
  2. Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752: The investigation concluded that the plane was shot down by an Iranian missile, likely in response to the US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
  3. Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303: The investigation found that the plane was experiencing technical issues and was attempting to land without permission, leading to a controlled flight into terrain.
  4. Sriwijaya Air Flight 182: The investigation is ongoing, but preliminary reports suggest that the plane may have experienced a technical issue or human error.
  5. China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735: The investigation is ongoing, but preliminary reports suggest that the plane may have experienced a sudden loss of control due to a technical issue or human error.

Safety Concerns and Reforms:

  1. Boeing 737 MAX: The crashes of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Lion Air Flight 610 led to the global grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX fleet, and subsequent reforms to the aircraft's design and certification process.
  2. Airline Safety: The crashes have highlighted concerns about airline safety, including the need for improved pilot training, maintenance, and safety protocols.
  3. Regulatory Reforms: The crashes have led to calls for regulatory reforms, including increased oversight and stricter safety standards for airlines and aircraft manufacturers.

I hope this information is helpful.