READ: The Search for Vanished Flight MH370 Resumes After a Decade
More than ten years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished without a trace, the search has resumed in the vast and unforgiving waters of the southern Indian Ocean. Maritime exploration firm Ocean Infinity has taken on the challenge once more, using advanced deep-sea scanning technology in an effort to locate the missing Boeing 777. The Malaysian government has agreed to a "no-find-no-fee" contract, offering $70 million should the company succeed in solving one of aviation’s greatest mysteries. The new search will cover 15,000 square kilometers, targeting areas previously unexplored or requiring more thorough investigation.
The ill-fated flight, carrying 239 passengers and crew, disappeared from radar on March 8, 2014, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Despite extensive multinational search efforts, only scattered debris has ever been recovered, with pieces washing up along the coasts of Africa and islands in the Indian Ocean. Theories abound regarding the plane’s fate, from mechanical failure to pilot sabotage, but no definitive conclusion has been reached. Investigators remain puzzled by the deliberate change in course that sent the aircraft far off its intended path, as well as the unexplained shutdown of its communication systems.
For families of the victims, the renewed search brings hope and a chance for long-awaited closure. Relatives of those on board, some of whom have spent years seeking answers, express cautious optimism that this latest effort may finally reveal what happened that fateful night. While Australia has offered its support, it is not directly involved in this search mission. Ocean Infinity previously conducted an unsuccessful hunt in 2018, but advancements in technology and refined search data could make this attempt different. As the world watches, the question remains—will MH370 finally be found?
If you want to explore another theory about what happened to the missing flight, check out Episode 586: The Untold Story of Malaysian Flight MH370. This deep dive with Ashton Forbes examines new perspectives on the unanswered questions surrounding the plane’s disappearance.
