The most famous missing plane is Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370/MAS370).
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared on March 8, 2014, during a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. The aircraft, a Boeing 777-200ER, had 227 passengers and 12 crew members on board. Despite extensive search efforts, the main wreckage has never been found.
Here's a breakdown of the key aspects of the disappearance:
- Date of Disappearance: March 8, 2014
- Flight Path: Kuala Lumpur to Beijing
- Aircraft Type: Boeing 777-200ER
- Number of People on Board: 239 (227 passengers and 12 crew)
- Status: Missing
Search Efforts and Findings:
- Extensive Search: A large-scale, multinational search was conducted in the Indian Ocean, based on satellite communication data.
- Debris Discovery: Several pieces of debris, confirmed or believed to be from MH370, have washed ashore on islands in the Indian Ocean and the coasts of Africa. This debris confirms the plane crashed.
- No Main Wreckage Located: Despite the debris finds, the main wreckage of the aircraft has not been located.
Theories and Speculation:
Numerous theories have emerged regarding the fate of MH370, ranging from mechanical failure and pilot suicide to hijacking and deliberate sabotage. However, no definitive explanation has been universally accepted due to the lack of conclusive evidence. The official investigation remains ongoing.
