A man recently reported witnessing a Boeing 777, carrying 239 individuals, on fire. This incident dates back to March 8, 2014, when the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared during its journey from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The disappearance of this flight remains a significant enigma in aviation history.
The witness, a New Zealand oil rig worker named Mike McKay, stated that he saw a plane engulfed in flames at a high altitude. McKay promptly informed his employers via email, expressing his belief that he had seen the Malaysian Airlines flight descending. Despite his efforts to contact Malaysian and Vietnamese authorities, he was unsure if his message had been received.
The leaked email from McKay detailed the sighting, explaining that the burning plane appeared intact during the observation, lasting around 10-15 seconds. The witness noted no lateral movement, indicating that the plane was either stationary, descending, or moving away from their location. The observation deviated from the standard flight path, raising questions about the plane’s trajectory post-contact loss.
Vietnamese authorities launched search operations following McKay’s report. Meanwhile, recent search efforts by Ocean Infinity were paused due to seasonal conditions, with plans to resume later in the year according to Malaysia’s Transport Minister.
Ismail Hammad, Chief Engineer at Egyptair, proposed a solution to expedite the search for MH370, questioning the authenticity of images showing the wreckage. Hammad highlighted inconsistencies in the condition of the plane’s paint, suggesting the need for a thorough investigation to determine the aircraft’s exact location.
