A decade after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, critical questions remain unresolved, particularly regarding the timing of its last radar contact. Attorney Marie Dosé, representing a victim’s family, highlights the lack of progress in the investigation, while journalist Florence de Changy challenges the prevailing theory that the plane crashed off Australia. Discrepancies in reported times and evidence suggest a crash site near Vietnam, adding complexity to an enduring aviation mystery that continues to perplex experts and families alike.
The Enigma of Flight MH370: A Decade of Unanswered Questions
As we mark ten years since the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the questions surrounding this aviation enigma remain as perplexing as ever. Despite ongoing investigations, the fate of the aircraft and its passengers continues to elude certainty. In France, attorney Marie Dosé has expressed her frustration to La Tribune, noting that the case has seen little advancement over the past two years. Representing Ghyslain Wattrelos, who lost four family members on that tragic day, Dosé emphasizes that the presence of French nationals on board has kept the investigation alive. However, she points out that numerous critical questions remain unresolved, particularly regarding discrepancies in the reported timing of the last radar contact.
Unraveling the Timeline: A Critical Hour of Confusion
How is it possible that, a decade later, the exact moment of the final radar contact for flight MH370 is still unclear? This question haunts many, including Dosé and journalist Florence de Changy, who has extensively researched this unresolved mystery. The flight departed Kuala Lumpur at 12:41 AM local time on March 8, 2014, and contact was reportedly lost two hours later. Malaysia Airlines initially stated in a press release at 7:30 AM that radar contact was lost at 2:40 AM. However, a day later, they revised this information, claiming the loss occurred around 1:10 AM, and later stated it was at 1:30 AM. This sudden change in timing raises significant concerns about the accuracy of the information provided during the investigation.
This inconsistency not only fuels theories that the aircraft’s disappearance may have been intentional but also prompts further investigation into the plane’s actual whereabouts. While current theories suggest that MH370 crashed off the coast of Australia, de Changy expresses skepticism about this conclusion. She recalls that 50 days post-disappearance, Australian authorities claimed all debris had sunk, which she finds surprising. According to de Changy, evidence from the investigation report, including communication logs between Malaysian and Vietnamese air traffic control, points to a more probable crash site near Vietnam. She highlights that the aircraft’s satellite communications rebooted around 2:25 AM, suggesting the plane may have gone down close to Vietnam at approximately 2:45 AM. Furthermore, a Vietnamese air traffic controller reportedly stated, “The plane is landing,” adding another layer of intrigue to this still unsolved mystery.