Eleven Years Later: The Mystery of MH370 Still Haunts the World

Attempted Contact and Interference
Another aircraft in the area reportedly tried to contact MH370, but only static and unintelligible sounds were received. The lack of clear communication raised further concern but offered few clues.

Satellite Data and the Plane’s Final Hours
2:25 a.m. – First Satellite Ping
The aircraft’s satellite data unit unexpectedly rebooted and sent a “log-on” request to Inmarsat, a British satellite operator. This signal marked the beginning of a series of hourly pings that investigators would later use to estimate the plane’s trajectory into the Southern Indian Ocean.

3:41 a.m. to 8:11 a.m. – Final Satellite Handshakes
Based on satellite data, the plane remained airborne for several hours after losing radar contact. Seven handshakes, or “pings,” were recorded, with the final one occurring at 8:11 a.m., more than six hours after takeoff. These signals helped define the so-