Search & investigation archive
A dated entry in the MH370 record.
The date below is the event date recorded in the earlier archive. Background reports are provided for context; they do not independently verify every detail in this entry. Read the original source before relying on a specific claim.
Recorded event date:
Malaysian authorities declare the disappearance of Flight MH370 an accident and state that the aircraft is presumed lost with no survivors.
The announcement formally concludes the search-and-rescue phase, while investigative and search efforts continue under different operational terms.
Officials stress that the goal remains to locate the aircraft and provide answers to families.
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Official account of the investigation and search history.
Government investigation documents and supporting records.