New Evidence in China Crash Suggests Midair Breakup

Authorities have found potential aircraft debris 10 km from the main wreckage site, raising questions about whether it caused or resulted from the nosedive. The nosedive was unusual, occurring at nearly the speed of sound, and debris was found on nearby farmland. Investigators are examining the cockpit voice recorder, which is damaged, and are searching for the flight data recorder to understand the aircraft's performance before and during the dive. The aircraft, a 737-800MG, is designed not to dive aggressively, suggesting possible aircraft failure or pilot action.

What did authorities find that could be a part of the aircraft?

• The aircraft's engine

• A passenger's personal item

• The flight data recorder

• A piece of the aircraft 10 kilometers from the main wreckage

What is unusual about the aircraft's nosedive?

• It occurred at a very low altitude

• It happened at speeds close to the speed of sound

• It was caused by a bird strike

• It was a common maneuver for this type of aircraft

What is the length and width of the piece found on farmland?

• 0.5 meters long and 5 centimeters wide

• 1.3 meters long and 10 centimeters wide

• 2 meters long and 20 centimeters wide

• 3 meters long and 15 centimeters wide

What are investigators still searching for to understand the aircraft's performance?

• The passenger manifest

• The pilot's logbook

• The flight data recorder

• The aircraft's engine

What is the significance of the cockpit voice recorder in the investigation?

• It provides the weather conditions during the flight

• It contains the aircraft's maintenance records

• It records the conversations and sounds in the cockpit

• It tracks the aircraft's speed and altitude