The Mystery of MH370: A New Search Begins

Over ten years ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace, leaving behind one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history. A new search has recently begun, reigniting hope that the plane might finally be found.

The Disappearance

• Plane: Boeing 777
• Date: March 8, 2014
• Route: Kuala Lumpur to Beijing
• Last Words: "Good night, Malaysian Three Seven Zero."

The plane disappeared from radar screens just 39 minutes after takeoff. Military radar showed it turning back over the Andaman Sea, and satellite data suggested it kept flying for hours, possibly until it ran out of fuel and crashed into the southern Indian Ocean.

Theories and Investigations

• Theories: Hijacking, technical failures, and more.
• Passengers and Crew: Cleared of wrongdoing in 2018, but "unlawful interference" not ruled out.
• Passengers: 12 crew members and 227 passengers from various countries, including two Iranians traveling on stolen passports.

Initial Search Efforts

• Area: South China Sea, Andaman Sea, and southern Indian Ocean.
• Participants: Australia, Malaysia, and China.
• Outcome: Almost nothing found; first confirmed debris was a wing fragment on Réunion Island in 2015.
• Challenges: Vast and deep Indian Ocean, bad weather, and depths of around 4 kilometers.

New Search Efforts

• Company: Ocean Infinity.
• Area: New area of about 15,000 square kilometers.
• Payment: Only if something is found.
• Paused: Due to bad weather in April; resumed for 55 days starting from Dec. 30.
• Technology: New technology and experts to narrow down the search area.

Unanswered Questions

It remains unclear if Ocean Infinity has new clues about the plane's location. The search continues, with the hope of finally solving this enduring mystery.