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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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In what could be a groundbreaking revelation in the ongoing mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, Australian scientist Vincent Lyne claims to have discovered the “perfect hiding place” for the missing plane, which disappeared nearly a decade ago. Lyne, an adjunct researcher at the University of Tasmania, has put forward a theory that the plane was deliberately plunged into a deep “hole” in the Broken Ridge, an oceanic plateau located in the south-eastern Indian Ocean.
Background: The Disappearance of MH370
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The Boeing 777-200ER, carrying 239 passengers and crew members, lost contact with air traffic control over Vietnamese airspace and subsequently disappeared from radar. Despite extensive international search efforts, the aircraft’s precise location has remained elusive, making it one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history.
Over the years, several theories have emerged about the fate of MH370, ranging from mechanical failure to pilot suicide. However, none have been conclusively proven. The disappearance has led to two major search operations in the southern Indian Ocean, which ultimately failed to yield significant results. To date, only a few pieces of debris confirmed to be from MH370 have been recovered from various locations, mostly along the African coast and Indian Ocean islands.
Vincent Lyne’s Theory: The Broken Ridge “Hiding Place”
Vincent Lyne’s theory adds a new dimension to the MH370 mystery. According to his research, the plane was intentionally flown into a 20,000ft-deep “hole” within the Broken Ridge, a region characterized by underwater plateaus, volcanoes, and deep ravines. In a LinkedIn post, Lyne explained that the pilot, Zaharie Ahmad Shah, who was in command of the flight, deliberately chose this location, aware of its potential as a “perfect hiding place.”
“This work changes the narrative of MH370’s disappearance from one of no-blame, fuel-starvation at the 7th arc, high-speed dive, to a mastermind pilot almost executing an incredible perfect disappearance in the Southern Indian Ocean,” Lyne stated.
He further elaborated that the deep hole is surrounded by massive ridges and other underwater features, filled with fine sediments that would effectively conceal the wreckage from detection. According to Lyne, the plane’s damage patterns suggest a “controlled ditching,” rather than a high-speed crash, supporting the idea of a deliberate act rather than an accident.
The Role of the Pilot: Zaharie Ahmad Shah
Zaharie Ahmad Shah, the pilot of MH370, has been a central figure in many theories surrounding the plane’s disappearance. Some investigators believe that Shah, a seasoned pilot with over 18,000 flight hours, used an elaborate home flight simulator to practice routes that would lead the plane far into the southern Indian Ocean. This simulation data, discovered by the FBI, closely aligns with the aircraft’s final known flight path, leading to suspicions of a premeditated act.
Lyne’s theory aligns with the notion that Shah may have been responsible for deliberately guiding the plane to its final resting place in the remote Broken Ridge. According to Lyne, the specific location where the longitude of Penang airport in Malaysia intersects with a flight path from Shah’s home simulator corresponds to the deep “hole” in the Broken Ridge.
“This premeditated iconic location harbours a very deep, 6,000m hole at the eastern end of the Broken Ridge within a rugged and dangerous ocean environment renowned for its wild fisheries and new deep-water species,” Lyne explained. He believes that the pilot’s knowledge of this area contributed to the execution of what he describes as “a masterful ‘controlled ditching’.”
Previous Search Efforts and New Perspectives
Despite the extensive searches conducted by international teams, including efforts by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) and private contractors, the main wreckage of MH370 has yet to be located. These searches primarily focused on areas defined by the “7th arc,” where the last communication between the plane and INMARSAT, a satellite telecommunications company, was recorded. The searches covered vast swathes of the southern Indian Ocean but failed to uncover the wreckage.
Lyne’s hypothesis suggests that the previous searches may have missed the actual location due to the complex underwater topography of the Broken Ridge. He argues that the precise location he identified was dismissed as irrelevant by both the FBI and other investigators during the original investigation, potentially explaining why the aircraft has remained undiscovered.
“Whether it will be searched or not is up to officials and search companies, but as far as science is concerned, we know why the previous searches failed and likewise science unmistakably points to where MH370 lies. In short, the MH370 mystery has been comprehensively solved in science!” Lyne asserted.
Supporting Evidence: Hydrophone Signals and Debris Analysis
In addition to Lyne’s theory, researchers from Cardiff University have also contributed to the discourse by analyzing hydrophone signals—underwater microphones that detect acoustic pressure waves. Dr. Usama Kadri from Cardiff University’s School of Mathematics noted that hydrophones had previously detected signals from aircraft crashes over distances exceeding 3,000 kilometers.
“Our analysis shows clear pressure signals from previous aircraft crashes were detected on hydrophones, even at distances exceeding 3,000km. In the case of MH370, official investigations concluded the aircraft must have crashed near the 7th arc,” Kadri said.
Moreover, more than 30 pieces of suspected aircraft debris have been recovered, with three confirmed to be from MH370. These pieces have been instrumental in drift pattern analyses, which have helped narrow down the potential crash site. However, the exact location remains elusive, and Lyne’s theory offers a new perspective that could potentially direct future search efforts.
The Road Ahead: Will the Search Resume?
While Lyne’s theory provides a compelling new lead in the MH370 investigation, it remains to be seen whether this will prompt renewed search efforts. The costs and challenges associated with deep-sea searches are significant, and the decision to pursue further exploration rests with government officials and private search companies.
The mystery of MH370 has captured the world’s attention for nearly a decade, and any new developments are closely watched by the families of the passengers and crew, aviation experts, and the general public. If Lyne’s hypothesis is correct, it could finally provide the closure that so many have sought since that fateful day in March 2014.
In the words of Vincent Lyne, “As far as science is concerned, we now know where MH370 lies. The question is, will we search it?”
Conclusion
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 remains one of the most perplexing mysteries in aviation history. Vincent Lyne’s new theory regarding the plane’s location in the Broken Ridge offers a fresh perspective that could potentially solve the puzzle. As the aviation community continues to search for answers, this new lead may provide the necessary impetus to finally uncover the truth behind MH370’s disappearance. Whether or not this theory leads to a renewed search effort, it undeniably adds a significant chapter to the ongoing investigation.
