Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared from radar on 8 March 2014, sparking the most extensive and expensive aviation search in history. Over a decade later, the Boeing 777's fate remains unknown. The plane was en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing when it vanished, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew.
Multiple theories have emerged—some plausible, others far-fetched. The leading hypotheses include hijack, pilot suicide, mechanical failure, and even supernatural scenarios. With no confirmed wreckage beyond a few parts, speculation thrives.
Egyptian engineer revives hijack theory
Ismail Hammad, chief engineer at EgyptAir, believes the flight was hijacked and covertly landed in the Philippines. Speaking to The Mirror, Hammad explained why he doubts the Indian Ocean crash theory.
"If the hijacker was looking for the perfect crime that would remain a mystery for a hundred years, he would have to land on one of the abandoned airstrips or lakes in the maze of the Philippine archipelago, which consists of 7,641 islands," he said.
He questioned the logic of flying in a straight line to crash off the coast of Perth, noting that such a route would require near-impossible precision over open water and in darkness.
"Whatever the pilot’s experience he would not be able to fly easily and accurately in a straight line on such a long straight route, above an open area of water, at night for such long hours."
Hammad said the aircraft would likely have dropped before reaching Perth if it had headed that way. He added that autopilot systems are not simple to programme for long, detailed routes using only coordinates. He also pointed out that no lone pilot could handle nine hours of continuous flight without rest, including pre-flight procedures that take up to three hours under aviation law.
Based on his analysis, Hammad urged search teams to refocus their efforts between the Malacca Strait and the western coast of Australia.
Search efforts paused, set to resume
Ocean Infinity, a marine robotics company, launched a renewed search using upgraded underwater equipment but has paused its mission. Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed to AFP that the operation is on hold.
"They have stopped the operation for the time being, they will resume the search at the end of this year. Right now, it's not the season."
This announcement underscores the Malaysian government's continued commitment to solving the mystery. Yet the absence of hard evidence leaves the door open to speculation—and some are pushing those boundaries.
Fringe theories gain online momentum
Amid the conventional theories, social media continues to host more extreme claims. One viral claim comes from user Ashton Forbes, who alleges that satellite USA-229 captured the plane's final moments in infrared video.
He and others assert the existence of "orbs" around the plane and a sudden "portal event," supposedly recorded in stereoscopic video format. Their analysis includes thermal consistency, movement physics, and metadata checks to argue the footage is authentic.
One supporter posted, “#MH370 Teleportation Video Finally Proven Authentic: The Missing Truth They Tried to Hide.”
They claim the footage reveals plasma drones with magnetic fields, potentially linked to cold fusion experiments by defence contractors.
Another conspiracy theorist said the heat signature changes in the video match “a positive-charged plasma core and negative shell,” suggesting advanced military technology was involved.
These claims, unsupported by credible evidence, add another layer to the MH370 mystery—but one rooted in imagination rather than investigation.
One fringe theory posits that MH370 was accidentally shot down. However, The Independent reports that there is no credible evidence to support this.
Other theories, shared widely on social media, venture further into the speculative. Some users claim satellite footage shows three glowing orbs encircling the plane before it disappears in what they describe as a "portal" or "teleportation event." These users say the heat signatures in the footage and the stereoscopic nature of the video suggest authenticity.
“The MH370 videos are going to expose the cold fusion cover up,” one user claimed, adding that the event involved “balls of plasma with a positive charged center and negative charged shell.”
They also suggest that the satellite responsible was USA-229, with the footage captured using Argus-IR sensors launched in 2011. However, no scientific or government authority has verified the footage or its claims.
One person asserted on social media, “#MH370 Teleportation Video Finally Proven Authentic: The Missing Truth They Tried to Hide.”
Analyses posted online include thermal and compression signature reviews, supposed comparisons with real military leaks, and references to fringe science involving plasma drones and cold fusion.
MH370 Mystery: What we know
While the hijack theory remains prominent, investigators have also explored other explanations:
For families of the 239 people on board, the lack of closure is a continuing source of grief. Until more evidence emerges—if it ever does—MH370 will remain one of aviation's greatest unsolved mysteries.
Multiple theories have emerged—some plausible, others far-fetched. The leading hypotheses include hijack, pilot suicide, mechanical failure, and even supernatural scenarios. With no confirmed wreckage beyond a few parts, speculation thrives.
Egyptian engineer revives hijack theory
Ismail Hammad, chief engineer at EgyptAir, believes the flight was hijacked and covertly landed in the Philippines. Speaking to The Mirror, Hammad explained why he doubts the Indian Ocean crash theory.
"If the hijacker was looking for the perfect crime that would remain a mystery for a hundred years, he would have to land on one of the abandoned airstrips or lakes in the maze of the Philippine archipelago, which consists of 7,641 islands," he said.
He questioned the logic of flying in a straight line to crash off the coast of Perth, noting that such a route would require near-impossible precision over open water and in darkness.
"Whatever the pilot’s experience he would not be able to fly easily and accurately in a straight line on such a long straight route, above an open area of water, at night for such long hours."
Hammad said the aircraft would likely have dropped before reaching Perth if it had headed that way. He added that autopilot systems are not simple to programme for long, detailed routes using only coordinates. He also pointed out that no lone pilot could handle nine hours of continuous flight without rest, including pre-flight procedures that take up to three hours under aviation law.
Based on his analysis, Hammad urged search teams to refocus their efforts between the Malacca Strait and the western coast of Australia.
Search efforts paused, set to resume
Ocean Infinity, a marine robotics company, launched a renewed search using upgraded underwater equipment but has paused its mission. Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed to AFP that the operation is on hold.
"They have stopped the operation for the time being, they will resume the search at the end of this year. Right now, it's not the season."
This announcement underscores the Malaysian government's continued commitment to solving the mystery. Yet the absence of hard evidence leaves the door open to speculation—and some are pushing those boundaries.
Fringe theories gain online momentum
Amid the conventional theories, social media continues to host more extreme claims. One viral claim comes from user Ashton Forbes, who alleges that satellite USA-229 captured the plane's final moments in infrared video.
He and others assert the existence of "orbs" around the plane and a sudden "portal event," supposedly recorded in stereoscopic video format. Their analysis includes thermal consistency, movement physics, and metadata checks to argue the footage is authentic.
One supporter posted, “#MH370 Teleportation Video Finally Proven Authentic: The Missing Truth They Tried to Hide.”
They claim the footage reveals plasma drones with magnetic fields, potentially linked to cold fusion experiments by defence contractors.
Another conspiracy theorist said the heat signature changes in the video match “a positive-charged plasma core and negative shell,” suggesting advanced military technology was involved.
These claims, unsupported by credible evidence, add another layer to the MH370 mystery—but one rooted in imagination rather than investigation.
One fringe theory posits that MH370 was accidentally shot down. However, The Independent reports that there is no credible evidence to support this.
Other theories, shared widely on social media, venture further into the speculative. Some users claim satellite footage shows three glowing orbs encircling the plane before it disappears in what they describe as a "portal" or "teleportation event." These users say the heat signatures in the footage and the stereoscopic nature of the video suggest authenticity.
“The MH370 videos are going to expose the cold fusion cover up,” one user claimed, adding that the event involved “balls of plasma with a positive charged center and negative charged shell.”
They also suggest that the satellite responsible was USA-229, with the footage captured using Argus-IR sensors launched in 2011. However, no scientific or government authority has verified the footage or its claims.
One person asserted on social media, “#MH370 Teleportation Video Finally Proven Authentic: The Missing Truth They Tried to Hide.”
Analyses posted online include thermal and compression signature reviews, supposed comparisons with real military leaks, and references to fringe science involving plasma drones and cold fusion.
MH370 Mystery: What we know
While the hijack theory remains prominent, investigators have also explored other explanations:
- Pilot suicide: Captain Zaharie Shah is believed by some to have deliberately depressurised the plane, locked out the co-pilot, and set it on autopilot, leading to a "ghost flight" until fuel exhaustion.
- Controlled ditching: This theory suggests the aircraft was deliberately landed in the ocean, possibly to leave as little wreckage as possible, according to CNBC TV18.
- Mechanical failure: A sudden systems malfunction could have knocked out communication and control.
- Pilot error or hypoxia: A lack of oxygen on board could have caused the crew to become incapacitated, according to reports cited in Wikipedia.
- Fire or cyberattack: These less popular theories posit onboard fire or a digital hijack of flight systems.
- Shoot-down: Some believe the aircraft was accidentally shot down by a state actor, though there is no solid evidence to support this. The Independent calls it speculative.
For families of the 239 people on board, the lack of closure is a continuing source of grief. Until more evidence emerges—if it ever does—MH370 will remain one of aviation's greatest unsolved mysteries.
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