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Jumpseat: MH370 Speculation Prompts New Mystery

The circumstances behind the disappearance of Flight MH370 continue to mystify. Alamy, Maulana Creative
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Key Takeaways:

  • Extensive satellite data analysis and the discovery of a flaperon confirm MH370 is in the Indian Ocean, with a credible international investigation team leading the search.
  • The article refutes theories of terrorism, pilot suicide, or a cover-up, citing a lack of evidence and the implausibility of such scenarios given the flight's trajectory and the nature of the investigation.
  • The author proposes two main accident scenarios: an electrical fire leading to gradual depressurization and pilot incapacitation, or a cargo fire (potentially from lithium batteries) incapacitating the crew while the plane continued flying on autopilot until fuel exhaustion.
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Having reached the two-year mark, the disappearance of MH370 can certainly be called the greatest mystery since Amelia Earhart. But after talking with colleagues, friends and acquaintances, I’ve stumbled on another mystery.

Les Abend

Les Abend is a retired, 34-year veteran of American Airlines, attempting to readjust his passion for flying airplanes in the lower flight levels—without the assistance of a copilot.

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