MH370 disappearance: New details on initial chaos and satellite data

New details regarding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have emerged, shedding light on the chaotic initial hours and technical data from the aircraft's final moments.

During the early stages of the crisis, Malaysia Airlines was unaware that the Boeing 777 had turned back after disappearing from civilian radar. Mohd Fuad Sharuji, a former crisis management director for the airline, noted that the team attempted to contact the crew via radio and satellite without success. Amidst the confusion, INTERPOL alerted the airline that two passengers were using stolen passports, leading investigators to consider hijacking as a potential theory.

Technical data from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) provides further insight into the aircraft's final movements. Satellite communications briefly resumed at 0:19 on March 8, 2014, sending two final signals. Analysis of Burst Frequency Offset (BFO) data suggests the aircraft may have undergone rapid changes in altitude. These calculations, while based on models rather than confirmed speeds, helped define the ‘seventh arc’—a critical area used to narrow the search zone in the Indian Ocean.