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:
The large-scale underwater search is suspended after extensive seabed survey coverage fails to locate the aircraft.
Officials state that the decision reflects completed search objectives within the defined priority area, while acknowledging that uncertainty remains about the aircraft’s final location.
Authorities indicate that new searches may be considered if credible new information emerges.
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Government investigation documents and supporting records.