Alan Diehl, an investigator of plane crashes, presents a new theory in his book 'Best Laid Plans' about the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, suggesting it may have been intentionally flown into the Andaman Sea northwest of Malaysia by the pilot to make a political statement. The search efforts so far have mainly focused on the southern Indian Ocean. Various theories exist about the fate of the plane, including suicide, hijacking, and political statements.
Key Points
Alan Diehl suggests that the pilot of MH370 may have intentionally flown the aircraft into the Andaman Sea to make a political statement against the current regime.
Various other theories exist, including suicide, hijacking, and political activism, but none have been proven definitively.
Pros
Alan Diehl's extensive experience in investigating plane crashes lends credibility to his theory.
The new theory challenges the current search efforts and may lead to a different focus area for locating the wreckage.
Cons
The lack of definitive answers from governments involved continues to leave the fate of MH370 and the 239 victims unknown.
There are numerous wild and less plausible theories surrounding the disappearance of the plane.