132 Feared Killed After China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 Crashes Into Mountains

As more information about Monday's crash arrives, analysts are paying particular attention to the fact that the crash seemed to have occurred in the span of just two minutes, as the plane entered a nosedive, essentially falling out of the sky in a manner that's reminiscent of the deadly crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that involved the Boeing 737 MAX 8. To be clear, the plane involved in Monday's crash wasn't a MAX; it was a typical 737.

China Eastern has decided to halt all flights involving Boeing 737-800s, the model that was involved in Monday's crash, starting Tuesday. An emergency telephone assistance line for family was set up, and the airline expressed "deep condolences" to passengers and crew members onboard.

China Eastern’s website, mobile app and some of its social media platforms were turned to black and white in a sign of mourning. President Xi Jinping urged rescue efforts following the crash, state TV reported.