AIR CRASH INVESTIGATIONS - Inadvertent In-Flight Slat Deployment - The Near Crash of China Eastern Airlines Flight 583

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The book delves into the harrowing events of China Eastern Airlines flight 583, which faced a critical in-flight emergency due to the accidental deployment of wing slats. This malfunction led to severe pitch oscillations, resulting in significant altitude loss and injuries among passengers and crew, including two fatalities. The narrative explores the investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, highlighting design flaws in the aircraft's flap/slat actuation handle that contributed to the disaster. The book provides a detailed analysis of aviation safety and engineering accountability.