The plane’s transponder and communications systems appeared to have been deliberately turned off, leading investigators to believe the deviation was not an accident but a deliberate act by someone in the cockpit. While satellite communications tracked a series of “handshakes” between the plane and ground stations, allowing investigators to determine that the plane continued flying for several hours after contact was lost, the data suggested it likely followed a southerly course until it ran out of fuel and crashed into the Indian Ocean.
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Latest claims about MH370
A scientist from the Australian University of Tasmania claims to have solved the mystery of the missing
The scientist’s analysis, detailed in a post titled “MH370 mystery solved by science,” suggests that previous searches failed because key data, particularly a flight path from the pilot-in-command’s home simulator, was not taken into account. He argues that this path, which crosses the longitude of Penang Airport, leads directly to the suspected crash site. The challenging underwater terrain at this location, characterized by its ruggedness and depth, has made it difficult to locate the wreckage so far. He stresses that this location should be a priority in further investigations, claiming that science has now “clearly” pinpointed the location of MH370.
This revelation gives new hope that the mystery surrounding MH370 may finally be solved. However, it now depends on whether officials and search companies decide to investigate this possible crash site. The scientist’s comparison between the possible damage to MH370 and that of the controlled ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 underlines the plausibility of his findings and makes this theory one of the most convincing to date.
kidnapping for political influence
One of the leading theories is that MH370 was hijacked to be used as a political bargaining tool. This theory posits that the plane was taken to a remote location, possibly in Central Asia, where it remained hidden. Proponents argue that the lack of wreckage and the fact that the plane’s transponder was deliberately turned off support the hijacking theory.
Pilot suicide
Another theory suggests that the pilot, Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah, intentionally crashed the plane. Some believe he was suffering from personal problems and deliberately changed the plane’s course to commit suicide. Evidence is given of the deviation from the route and the fact that the plane’s last communication was from the cockpit, but this theory has been hotly debated.
The patent conspiracy
An even more complicated theory suggests that 20 engineers from Freescale Semiconductor, a company specializing in advanced electronics, were on board the flight. The theory assumes that the plane was shot down so that the company could gain full control of a lucrative patent held by these engineers. This theory is not only dramatic, it has also been largely disproven.
The US military base theory
Some conspiracy theorists speculate that MH370 was shot down by US military forces after it flew too close to the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean. This theory suggests that the truth was covered up to avoid an international scandal. However, there is no solid evidence to support this claim.
Remote hijacking
This theory posits that MH370 was remotely hijacked, possibly by a foreign government or sophisticated hacker group. The plane’s systems were remotely tampered with, according to the theory, leading the plane to an unknown location. Proponents argue that modern technology makes this scenario plausible, but there is no concrete evidence.
The Russian participation theory
Some believe that Russian agents hijacked the plane and diverted it to Kazakhstan or Russia in response to Western sanctions. This theory is linked to geopolitical tensions and suggests that the incident was a deliberate act of force. However, this theory lacks tangible evidence.
Cargo secrecy
The plane was reportedly carrying a large load of lithium batteries, which some believe may have caught fire and led to a catastrophic failure. This theory suggests that the pilots attempted to turn around and land, but ultimately failed, causing the plane to crash into the sea.
Chinese Martyrs Brigade
Shortly after the plane went missing, a group calling itself the Chinese Martyrs Brigade claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the act was in retaliation for the Chinese government’s actions. However, this group was largely unknown and many believe the claim was a hoax designed to stoke ethnic tensions.
Passengers alive
Some theories suggest that the passengers were kept alive, citing reports that calls made to passengers’ phones days after the disappearance were connected directly rather than going to voicemail. However, experts have stated that this could be due to a network scan rather than an actual connection.
Australian marine litter theory
Finally, some believe that MH370 is actually lost in the southern Indian Ocean and that search efforts simply missed the wreckage. This theory gained traction when debris washed up on various coasts that was confirmed to be from MH370, reinforcing the official conclusion that the plane crashed into the sea.
Although these theories are convincing to some, they are still unproven and the true fate of MH370 remains a subject of speculation and investigation – until now.
