The pending mystery of flight MH370

It has been hundred days since last Monday after the Malaysia Airlines MH370 disappeared
without a trace. The news about the pings that were heard last month not being related to the
missing airlines was a huge blow for the families of those missing passengers, people
involved in this search as well as countless people around the globe waiting for this mystery
to come to an end. This investigation carried out in search of this plane has already claimed
US $ 84 million from Australia, US $ 8.6 million from Malaysia and so much more from
many other countries engaged in this effort. Hence there is no doubt that this investigation
has proved to be the most expensive in the history of aviation. In the meantime, families of
those who went missing are trying to collect US $ 5 million in order to encourage anybody
with credible information to come forward and state the whereabouts of the missing plane.
To the disappointment and frustration of many, valid evidence has not been found. In hope
of new answers, CNN decided to speak to some aviation experts.
According to Mary Schiavo from the US Department of Transportation, if the search takes a
long time, it appears more like it was not a case of terrorism, sabotage, suicide or hijacking.
In fact, it appears like something catastrophic has happened like an explosion or a major
mechanical failure. Until this mystery is solved, air safety cannot be improved. However,
some changes have been made in cockpit regulations of Malaysia airlines following this
tragic incident.
David Gallo, who took part in the investigation of Air France flight 447 which went missing
in June 2009 stated that it is important to locate the wreck as soon as possible in order to
avoid such incidents happening in the future. He is confident about finding out what really
happened to the missing Boeing 777. He did say that the right technology and a skilled team
is a requirement along with the correct operational plan accompanied by plenty of prayer and
a little bit of luck for this investigation. A pecking order about who takes charge on the crash
investigation exists among aviation nations. In this case, it is Malaysia of course. But
Malaysia is encouraged to involve other countries that could take up this task and do a better
job. Australia agreed to lead the search in April when Malaysia sent on invitation to
participate and investigate about this missing airliner.
Sarah Bajc, the wife of Paul who was on board the missing plane said that other families
including her are more than frustrated right now. The head of the Australian search team,
Angus Houston understands it all. The investigation is carried in the deep waters of the
ocean. Experts agree that the search is focused in the correct area. David Gallo emphasizes
that the plane should be found at all costs as the black boxes are the only witnesses on that
fateful day.