An expert in aviation and engineering has put forward a compelling explanation as to why the missing MH370 aircraft, which vanished on March 8, 2014, may never be found.
The MH370 Boeing 777 plane disappeared along with all 227 passengers and 12 crew members after departing Kuala Lumpur for Beijing. Military radar tracked the aircraft for an additional hour after its last communication, during which it deviated from its intended flight path. The plane was last observed 230 miles away from Penang Island in Malaysia before disappearing completely.
Ismail Hammad, the chief engineer at Egypt Air, has emphasized that the search operation for MH370 is hindered by reliance on incorrect information. Hammad’s engineering analysis suggests that the aircraft wreckage, possibly resulting from a controlled ditching in calm waters, combined with ocean currents in the Indian Ocean near Australia and the magnetic deviation of the aircraft’s compass, increases the likelihood of the aircraft being located within specific corridors and water regions.
Hammad cautioned against solely depending on Inmarsat satellite signals, as this approach has led to confusion among investigators for years. Despite ongoing search efforts by Ocean Infinity using marine robotics, the mystery of the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 remains unresolved.
In previous search missions, debris was discovered along the eastern coast of Africa, showing no signs of damage indicative of a catastrophic crash. Hammad pointed out the absence of typical damage on the debris pieces, suggesting a controlled landing on a calm water surface rather than a violent impact.
Hammad criticized the decision to resume the search off the coast of Perth, arguing that the magnetic deviation of the aircraft should be considered when defining the search area. He proposed exploring the Philippine archipelago as a potential search location and highlighted the challenges of manually programming the autopilot system or flying the aircraft for an extended period without navigational aids.
In conclusion, Hammad believes that a more thorough reconsideration of search strategies, based on accurate engineering principles and thorough analysis of available data, could lead to a more successful and efficient search for the missing MH370 aircraft.