Possible evidence has surfaced regarding the missing plane, flight MH 370, in the Indian Ocean about 1,500 miles from Perth, Australia. The objects spotted by Australian satellite may unearth what happened to the plane that went missing on March 8 and could possibly reveal the intentions of the pilots, passengers, or accountability of the aircraft. Though it is certain that the plane has crashed in the southern Indian Ocean and there are no survivors, this piece of evidence might be able to pinpoint the exact whereabouts of the debris.
The Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 was an international flight from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Beijing, China. On March 8, 227 passengers and 12 crew embarked on the supposed overnight trip. All was supposedly going as planned until the Subang Air Traffic Control lost all contact with the plane at 1:22 a.m. local time. One hour after the flight missed its scheduled arrival in Beijing, it was reported missing.
The search began right away with many questions of whether the disappearance was caused by foul play, pilot accident, or aircraft malfunction. Automatically, it was determined that two passengers had been travelling with fake passports. A theory of terrorism was sparked by this piece of information. In addition to this suspicious information, it was determined that the pilot and copilot were frequently using flight simulators. Though this could have been innocent, all possibilities remain open as to whether these simulators were used to practice suicidal or terroristic maneuvers. These conspiracies augmented when the copilot’s last known words were identified, “All right good night.” These seem like the possible last words of someone who was about to die or commit suicide. These small, yet eerie occurrences may point to a larger investigation in the future.
On March 18, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) released several satellite images regarding the location of MH370. These photographs captured two objects—the larger of the two was approximately 74 feet in length, a realistic length. At once, six Australian aircraft with high-tech surveillance equipment examined the area. After several days of searching, the airplane was not found. The search continues, even though the plane is now determined as undoubtedly destroyed.
With questions of the family and friends of the passengers and crew unanswered, the world continues to search relentlessly for the mysterious airplane. The satellite images point to hope of finding the plane but are still inconclusive. Though the quest may still be far from over, this new evidence may point to the end. There is still much work to be done, but as John Young, the emergency response general manager for AMSA, puts it (according to NBC News), it is “the best lead we have right now.”