Years after its disappearance, Australian scientist Vincent Lyne has announced a potential breakthrough in the search for MH370. The Malaysian Airlines flight, which vanished in 2014 with 239 people aboard, was the subject of the largest search in aviation history.
In a LinkedIn post, Lyne suggested that MH370 may be located in a deep hole within the Broken Ridge area of the Indian Ocean. He proposed that the plane was deliberately flown into this 20,000-foot-deep cavity and that a controlled ditching, similar to Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger’s landing on the Hudson River, occurred.
Lyne’s theory is based on damage analysis of the plane’s wings and flaps, as well as satellite data that reportedly challenges previous assumptions about the plane’s final moments. He highlighted that this area, known for its rugged terrain and deep-sea environment, could be a “perfect hiding place” for the missing aircraft.
Despite extensive searches covering 120,000 square kilometers, only a few pieces of debris have been found. The search was suspended in January 2017. Lyne’s claims call for renewed investigation into this new potential location.
