In the early hours of March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a Boeing 777 operating a scheduled passenger service from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, was reported missing after losing contact with air traffic control.
The aircraft, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members, departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 12:41 a.m. local time. Less than an hour later, communication with the aircraft ceased as it transitioned between Malaysian and Vietnamese airspace.
Malaysia Airlines confirmed the loss of contact at approximately 7:24 a.m. local time, stating that the aircraft’s last known position was over the South China Sea. The airline announced that search and rescue operations had been initiated in coordination with relevant authorities.
At the time of the announcement, no distress call had been received, and there was no immediate indication of mechanical failure, adverse weather, or other emergency. Family members of passengers and crew were notified as information became available, and the airline established support centers in Kuala Lumpur and Beijing.
Civil aviation authorities in Malaysia, Vietnam, and neighboring countries began coordinating aerial and maritime search efforts focused on the aircraft’s last known radar contact. The search initially concentrated on waters east of the Malay Peninsula, consistent with the flight’s planned route.
As of the initial report, the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Flight 370 were unknown. Officials emphasized that information was preliminary and subject to change as search operations progressed.
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