A British aviation expert has claimed to have solved the mystery of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, revealing what he believes were the final moments of the aircraft. The plane disappeared on 8 March 2014 with 239 people on board, and its fate has remained unknown, sparking numerous conspiracy theories.
The expert, who has not been named, suggests that the plane ran out of fuel and crashed into the southern Indian Ocean. This aligns with the official conclusion that the aircraft ended up west of Australia, based on satellite data. However, the lack of wreckage has fueled speculation about hijacking, shoot-downs, or even a government cover-up.
Conspiracy theories have proliferated due to the absence of an official explanation, according to Times columnist David Aaronovitch. The context of global surveillance revelations by Edward Snowden also made it seem implausible that a plane could simply vanish, leading many to suspect foul play.
Some theories, such as the plane being shot down by US or Thai fighters, or being hidden in Pakistan, have been dismissed by experts as unlikely. The coincidence of two Malaysia Airlines tragedies within months—MH370 and MH17, shot down over Ukraine—has also been cited, but analysts say it is statistically plausible given the airline's flight routes.
The expert's revelation aims to provide a definitive answer, but without physical evidence, the mystery may continue to attract alternative explanations.
