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A devastating air disaster unfolded in China as a China Eastern Boeing 737 aircraft tragically crashed, resulting in the loss of all 132 individuals on board, Your Content has learned.
Experts have now revealed that the plane experienced a catastrophic ‘loss of control event,’ hurtling towards the ground at an alarming speed of 350mph during a harrowing two-minute descent.
The fatal incident occurred near Wuzhou city in China’s Guangxi region, where the aircraft collided with the countryside, igniting a destructive mountain fire.
Shocking footage captured by CCTV cameras and shared on social media showcased the jet hurtling vertically towards the earth.
Data analysis indicates that the plane plummeted at a staggering rate of 31,000ft per minute or approximately 350mph, ultimately crashing into the mountains.
The tragic outcome prompted President Xi Jinping to express his deep shock, immediately ordering a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the crash.
Although initially identified as a Boeing 737-89P, it is important to note that the ill-fated flight bearing the number MU5735 was not a Boeing 737 MAX variant , according to CNBC.
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