The mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has everyone wondering how a Boeing 777 can disappear, seemingly without a trace.
It is, after all, a rather large, ETOPS-certified airplane. And in today's age of on board technology, satellites and GPS coverage, why in the world can we not find this airplane?
I've received a number of emails and messages from people asking this question. And I have to respond by telling people that I don't actually have any insider information or knowledge about what might have happened. My guess is as good as the next guy's.
At first, I had theories of my own, but with each passing day I'm left with nothing but questions, just like everyone else. With the lack of details available regarding the fate of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, there's just no way to know.
I wonder, like the rest of the world, what could have gone so wrong.
But it's one thing to wonder and another to feed speculation and rumors. The media has a responsibility to report the facts, which is what I've done here.
What the media sometimes lacks is a moral sensitivity to the people involved in events like this. Families and friends of the passengers on board MH370 don't need to be overwhelmed with what could have happened, and investigators shouldn't have to worry about media speculation while trying to do their job. Which is why you won't see any speculation here.
If you're interested in learning the facts, though, you can check out this timeline of events surrounding MH370, which will be updated as the story develops.
In the meantime, try not to fall victim to any of the theories floating around until there are facts backing them up. And stay tuned for more updates.