MH370 / Frequently asked questions
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What happened to MH370?
The complete sequence and cause remain unresolved. The flight disappeared while travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on 8 March 2014. Radar and satellite analysis redirected the search to the southern Indian Ocean.
How many people were on board?
There were 239 people: 227 passengers and 12 crew members.
Has the main wreckage been found?
The source record cited here does not document recovery of the main wreckage or flight recorders. Recovered components are a separate category of evidence.
What is the seventh arc?
It is a distance constraint derived from the final satellite communications. It helps constrain possible aircraft positions; it is not a single confirmed crash point.
What debris has been identified?
Official investigators examined aircraft components including the Réunion flaperon and a right outboard wing-flap section recovered at Pemba Island. Other fragments have different confidence assessments.
Is the search active now?
A contract extension does not confirm current vessel activity. Read the dated search-history page for the official operational periods and the reported June 2026 extension.
Why has MH370 been difficult to locate?
There is no continuous location record for the final hours. Search teams have had to combine indirect data with aircraft-performance and ocean-drift models across a remote, deep ocean region.
Was a crew member found responsible?
The official safety investigation did not establish individual responsibility. A theory, police inquiry, or media allegation should not be presented as an investigative finding.
Is FindMH370.com an official website?
No. It is an independent reference project operated by Hamelton Brands LLC. It links to official sources but does not represent an investigating authority.
How can I report an error?
Use the contact page with the page URL, the disputed wording, and a link to the supporting document. Material corrections are recorded in the editorial policy.
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Sources & further reading
- ATSB · Search overview ↗
Official account of the investigation and search history.
- Malaysia MOT · Investigation archive ↗
Government investigation documents and supporting records.