The 97 air crash of China Southern Airlines was a major aviation accident in the aviation history of China, which occurred on May 7, 2002. The air crash caused 129 deaths, and only 8 people survived. This incident shocked the whole country and aroused people's concern about aviation safety. This paper will discuss the causes of the 97 air crash of China Southern Airlines and introduce the efforts made in the rescue process.

Accident summary

China Southern Airlines Flight 97 is from Guangzhou to Beijing. On the same day, the plane suddenly encountered a serious mechanical failure shortly after taking off at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The plane lost control of the control surface and crashed into the sea. The incident happened so suddenly that the passengers and crew were unprepared, resulting in such heavy casualties.

accident cause

After a long period of investigation and analysis, the accident investigators finally determined the cause of the 97 air crash of China Southern Airlines. First of all, the mechanical failure of aircraft is one of the main causes of accidents. A key component of the aircraft suddenly broke down after take-off, which caused the aircraft to fail to operate normally. Secondly, the crew's improper handling of this unexpected situation is also one of the reasons for the accident. They failed to make a correct response quickly, which led to the accident.

rescue

Once an accident happens, rescue work becomes a top priority. Rescuers immediately launched an emergency plan and launched a comprehensive search and rescue operation. They quickly rushed to the scene of the accident and launched an operation to rescue the trapped people. At the same time, rescuers also cooperated with the local maritime department to send divers into the water to search for the wreckage and victims of the plane. These rescue efforts were carried out under difficult conditions, but they didn't give up until the last survivor was found.

Rescue process

In the process of rescue, rescuers are faced with great difficulties and challenges. First of all, the accident happened in the sea, and the sea conditions were very bad, which brought great difficulties to the rescue work. Secondly, after the accident, the wreckage of the plane was scattered on the seabed, making search and rescue extremely difficult. However, rescuers were not discouraged by this. They used various search and rescue tools, including submersibles and sonar equipment, to conduct a comprehensive search.

Rescue achievement

After several days of search and rescue, rescuers finally found the last survivor. This miraculous survivor gave people hope and proved the importance of rescue work. However, the number of casualties in this air crash is still very heavy, which is deeply regrettable and sad. According to the analysis of the wreckage and black box, the accident investigators further determined the cause of the accident and put forward suggestions to improve aviation safety.