Malaysia Airjet News Update: The missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 that consumed the world of its mysterious absence for the past days had crashed in a far-flung corner of the Indian Ocean.
Analysis of satellite data said that it is impossible for any of the 239 passengers and crew on board could have survived the tragedy.
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak sadly announced the news in an unanticipated late night statement to reporters in Kuala Lumpur. According to Yahoo News, 'the information, he said, was based on a study of data from a satellite that had received the final known signals from the plane as it tracked southward. The data indicated that the jetliner flew "to a remote location, far from any possible landing sites," Najib said.'
"It is therefore with deep sadness and regret that I must inform you that, according to this new data, Flight MH370 ended in the southern Indian Ocean."
New York Times reported that, 'Mr. Najib appeared eager to bring some finality to the families of the passengers, who had complained for more than two weeks about the incomplete and sometimes contradictory information they were getting. Two-thirds of the plane's passengers were Chinese citizens, and the flight was bound for Beijing when it took off from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after midnight on March 8.'
"We know there are no words that we or anyone else can say which can ease your pain." Malaysia Airlines said in a statement to the families of MH370 tragedy.
According to Yahoo News, 'The airline said it would transport families to the western Australian city of Perth if parts of the plane are found and brought to a military base there now being used by search planes. It said the "ongoing multinational search operation will continue as we seek answers to the questions which remain."
The plane's disappearance has baffled investigators, who have yet to rule out mechanical or electrical failure, hijacking, sabotage, terrorism or issues related to the mental health of the pilots or someone else on board.'
The families' agonizing wait still continues even as the investigators seemed closer than ever to find the missing jet. CNN reported that 'stormy weather forced Australian authorities to call off a day of searching for the Boeing 777.
They'll have to wait at least a day longer. Gale-force winds, large waves, heavy rain and low clouds forecast for the area "would make any air and sea search activities hazardous and pose a risk to crew," the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said Tuesday. Teams will resume searching Wednesday if weather permits, officials said.'
