Skip to content
thelocalreport.in thelocalreport.in

Thelocalreport.in is a news website which includes national international,#sports,#wealth,#weather, #entertainment and other types of news.

  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • World
  • India News
  • Uk
  • Canada
  • United States
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
thelocalreport.in
thelocalreport.in

Thelocalreport.in is a news website which includes national international,#sports,#wealth,#weather, #entertainment and other types of news.

New Search For MH370 Plane That Vanished With 239 On Board 11 Years Ago

Arun Jain, 26/02/2025

The disappearance almost 11 years ago of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 with 239 people on board remains one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries. The Boeing 777 went missing on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014.

Satellite data analysis showed the plane likely crashed somewhere in the southern Indian Ocean, off the coast of western Australia. However, two major searches failed to come up with any significant findings.

Here are some details of the search for MH370 and the unresolved mystery of what happened:

WHAT IS KNOWN?

The last transmission from the plane was about 40 minutes after it took off from Kuala Lumpur for Beijing.

Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah signed off with “Good night, Malaysian three seven zero”, as the plane entered Vietnamese airspace.

Shortly thereafter, its transponder was turned off, which meant it could not be easily tracked.

Military radar showed the plane left its flight path to fly back over northern Malaysia and Penang Island, and then out into the Andaman Sea towards the tip of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It then turned south and all contact was lost.

UNDERWATER SEARCHES

Malaysia, Australia and China launched an underwater search in a 120,000 sq km (46,332 sq miles) area in the southern Indian Ocean, based on data of automatic connections between an Inmarsat satellite and the plane.

The search, which cost about A$200 million ($143 million), was called off after two years in January 2017, with no traces of the plane found.

ALSO READ  Iran's "Raze Tel Aviv To The Ground" Threat, Israel's "We Are Ready" Reply

In 2018, Malaysia accepted a “no-cure, no-fee” offer from US exploration firm Ocean Infinity for a three-month search, meaning the company would only get paid if it found the plane.

That search covered 112,000 sq km (43,243 square miles) north of the original target area and also proved fruitless, ending in May 2018.

DEBRIS

More than 30 pieces of suspected aircraft debris have been collected along the coast of Africa and on islands in the Indian Ocean, but only three wing fragments were confirmed to be from MH370.

Most of the debris was used in drift pattern analysis in the hopes of narrowing down the aircraft’s possible location.

INVESTIGATION REPORT

A 495-page report into MH370’s disappearance, published in July 2018, said the Boeing 777’s controls were likely deliberately manipulated to take it off course, but investigators could not determine who was responsible.

The report also highlighted mistakes made by the Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City air traffic control centres and issued recommendations to avoid a repeat incident.

Investigators stopped short of offering any conclusions about what happened to MH370, saying that depended on finding the plane’s wreckage.

CONSPIRACY THEORIES

The inability to locate MH370’s crash site has fuelled numerous conspiracy theories, ranging from mechanical error or a remote-controlled crash, to more bizarre explanations like an alien abduction or a Russian plot.

In recent years, some aviation experts have said the most likely explanation was that the plane was deliberately taken off course by an experienced pilot.

But investigators have said there was nothing suspicious in the background, financial affairs, training and mental health of both captain and co-pilot.

ALSO READ  Year Of The Snake, Significance, Famous People Born In It, And More

NEW SEARCH

Malaysia’s transport minister said in December the government had agreed in principle to resume the search for the wreckage following a new proposal from Ocean Infinity, which would receive $70 million if substantive wreckage is found.

The new search, once a contract is signed, would expand the previous search area by 15,000 sq km, the minister said. The contract would cover 18 months and the firm had indicated the best time for the search would be between January and April.

This week, ship tracking data showed an Ocean Infinity ship had moved into the southern Indian Ocean. The minister said Ocean Infinity had deployed ships to the new search area, but Malaysia had not yet finalised the contract with the exploration firm.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)


World Disappearance of MH370MH370New Search For MH370 Plane That Vanished With 239 On Board 11 Years Agoworld's greatest aviation mystery

Post navigation

Previous post
Next post

Follow Us On Google News

  • Coroner says 7th person has died from injuries sustained in mass shooting in Mississippi Delta city
  • Prince Andrew’s emails to Epstein left Emily Maitlis feeling ‘quite sick’
  • ‘Anti-Sanatan and insensitive’: Akhilesh Yadav faces BJP fury over remarks given
  • Drug consignment worth Rs 3.44 crore: NCB busts illegal factory in MP, arrests engineer, former Red Cross aide
  • Bihar elections: RJD women’s wing chief Parihar will contest as an independent candidate against the party candidate.
  • ABVP says it is a big victory as Kerala government joins PM SHRI scheme after statewide protests
  • Rare Arctic and White-cheeked Terns spotted for the first time in Puthalam Saltpans, TN
  • Queer love in films shouldn’t be smothered with shame, says director of The History of Sound
  • Nottingham Forest could spend £10 million on Ange Postecoglou’s replacement
  • Security beefed up in Tiruchi, Pudukottai for Diwali celebrations
  • Russian oligarchs say Putin may have signaled to Trump he’s ready for Ukraine deal
  • ‘Faced repeated attacks by illegal Bangladeshi Muslims’: Suvendu Adhikari on protests in Bengal
  • Rajnath Singh praised HAL for its remarkable work.
  • 146 bird species recorded in Kaziranga, Assam in latest survey
  • Emily Maitlis ‘felt quite sick’ after reading Prince Andrew’s email to Epstein
  • ‘Sever your ties with Maoists’: State minister Bandi Sanjay tells Telangana politicians
  • Trump calls Colombian President a ‘drug dealer’ and threatens US attack
  • Dundee end 37-year wait for home win over Celtic after traveling fans protest
  • Celebrate Diwali in a safe, responsible, eco-friendly manner: President Murmu
  • Donald Trump posts AI video of No Kings protesters bombing them with brown slime
  • Mahagathbandhan broken into thousand pieces over ticket row: Giriraj Singh
  • Nearly 300,000 underprivileged young children will be deprived of free meals
  • Festive shopping enthusiasm continues in Chennai ahead of Diwali despite heavy rains
  • Romero’s exclusion before the Aston Villa match has dealt a big blow to Tottenham.
  • Law Ministry allows Gujarat to increase the number of notaries from 2,900 to 6,000
  • Holger Rune is out for a long time after surgery due to serious injury
  • TMC announces major organizational changes in Bengal ahead of 2026 assembly elections
  • Congress criticizes Pragya Thakur for ‘controversial’ remarks on insulting daughters
  • Bihar election fight intensifies: PM Modi will start rallies in major districts, AIMIM enters the fray with 25 candidates
  • Liverpool vs Man United live: Team news and updates from the Premier League clash
  • Bullet recovered from passenger at Hyderabad Metro station
  • Yemen’s Houthi rebels detain 20 UN staff and seize equipment
  • Ceasefire agreed between Afghanistan and Pakistan after deadly clashes
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • World
  • India News
  • Uk
  • Canada
  • United States
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • World
  • India News
  • Uk
  • Canada
  • United States
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Add thelocalreport.in As A Trusted Source in Google

Canada News

  • Two more teenagers charged in stabbing death of 14-year-old Abdul Aziz Sarr
    Two more teenagers charged in stabbing death of 14-year-old Abdul Aziz Sarr
  • Edmonton teen Samuel Bird's body found, arrest made
    Edmonton teen Samuel Bird’s body found, arrest made
  • Family sues Durham police over fatal Highway 401 crash
    Family sues Durham police over fatal Highway 401 crash
  • Boom or bust: What to expect from Max Scherzer in Game 4
    Boom or bust: What to expect from Max Scherzer in Game 4
  • Toronto police appeal for help locating next of kin in violent death of 62-year-old homeless man
    Toronto police appeal for help locating next of kin in violent death of 62-year-old homeless man
  • Ford reacts to Stellantis' decision to move production to the US
    Ford reacts to Stellantis’ decision to move production to the US

India News

  • 'Anti-Sanatan and insensitive': Akhilesh Yadav faces BJP fury over remarks given
    ‘Anti-Sanatan and insensitive’: Akhilesh Yadav faces BJP fury over remarks given
  • Drug consignment worth Rs 3.44 crore: NCB busts illegal factory in MP, arrests engineer, former Red Cross aide
    Drug consignment worth Rs 3.44 crore: NCB busts illegal factory in MP, arrests engineer, former Red Cross aide
  • Bihar elections: RJD women's wing chief Parihar will contest as an independent candidate against the party candidate.
    Bihar elections: RJD women’s wing chief Parihar will contest as an independent candidate against the party candidate.
  • ABVP says it is a big victory as Kerala government joins PM SHRI scheme after statewide protests
    ABVP says it is a big victory as Kerala government joins PM SHRI scheme after statewide protests
  • Rare Arctic and White-cheeked Terns spotted for the first time in Puthalam Saltpans, TN
    Rare Arctic and White-cheeked Terns spotted for the first time in Puthalam Saltpans, TN
  • Security beefed up in Tiruchi, Pudukottai for Diwali celebrations
    Security beefed up in Tiruchi, Pudukottai for Diwali celebrations

Us News

  • WATCH: Pastor’s video goes viral after he stops to pray for delivery driver
  • Dan Scavino just got a big new job!
  • They’re Hiding the Light: How Big Pharma and Governments Keep You Sick by Blocking Natural Healing
  • Sorry But Why Does This Video Of Starship Landing In The Pacific Ocean Look So FAKE?
  • President Trump Confirms MASSIVE Mistake Made By Dems In Schumer Siesta
  • WATCH: John Bolton just signed his death warrant!

Uk News

  • Coroner says 7th person has died from injuries sustained in mass shooting in Mississippi Delta city
    Coroner says 7th person has died from injuries sustained in mass shooting in Mississippi Delta city
  • Prince Andrew's emails to Epstein left Emily Maitlis feeling 'quite sick'
    Prince Andrew’s emails to Epstein left Emily Maitlis feeling ‘quite sick’
  • Queer love in films shouldn’t be smothered with shame, says director of The History of Sound
  • Nottingham Forest could spend £10 million on Ange Postecoglou's replacement
    Nottingham Forest could spend £10 million on Ange Postecoglou’s replacement
  • Russian oligarchs say Putin may have signaled to Trump he's ready for Ukraine deal
    Russian oligarchs say Putin may have signaled to Trump he’s ready for Ukraine deal
  • Emily Maitlis 'felt quite sick' after reading Prince Andrew's email to Epstein
    Emily Maitlis ‘felt quite sick’ after reading Prince Andrew’s email to Epstein
  • World
  • United States
  • India News
  • Uk
  • Canada
  • thelocalreport.in Company Details
  • Terms and Conditions
  • DNPA Code of Ethics
  • Correction Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Rss Feeds
©2025 thelocalreport.in | WordPress Theme by SuperbThemes