American businessman Randy Rolston has submitted a formal proposal to the governments of Malaysia and China for a new targeted underwater search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished in 2014 with 239 people aboard. The proposal includes a technical report presenting newly compiled data that identifies a probable impact location within a 400-square-mile area in the Indian Ocean, approximately 680 miles west of Coral Bay, Australia. This area is significantly smaller than the over 90,000 square miles of seabed previously surveyed in the southern Indian Ocean, offering a more focused approach to the search.
The report places the probable impact zone along the 7th arc—the final satellite communication arc—between 23°S and 24°S. Rolston notes this proposed site lies in an area that has not been searched and is about 1,000 miles north of where Ocean Infinity concluded its most recent MH370 search activity in January 2026. A key finding in the analysis is that NASA satellite observations from March 8, 2014, indicate elevated near-surface carbon monoxide in the Indian Ocean aligned with the 7th arc between 23°S and 24°S near the estimated time of MH370's last transmission. Rolston described this carbon monoxide observation as "a significant, previously under-examined lead" that warrants independent technical review and a targeted search.
The report also discusses possible end-of-flight scenarios, including the possibility of intentional actions leading to an ocean impact in the deep waters of the Wharton Basin. As the disappearance approaches its twelfth anniversary, Rolston emphasized the importance of providing answers to the families and loved ones of the 239 people on board, including 154 Chinese nationals and four Americans. "Finding the aircraft would help provide clarity and closure," he said. The full technical report is available at https://mh370report.com.
This development is important because it introduces new scientific data that could refine the search for MH370, one of aviation's greatest mysteries. The targeted approach, based on satellite evidence of carbon monoxide, represents a potential breakthrough in narrowing down the aircraft's location, which has eluded investigators despite extensive previous efforts. If validated, this could lead to a more efficient and cost-effective search operation, offering hope for resolving the case and providing long-awaited answers to the affected families and the global aviation community. The implications extend beyond closure for families; it could enhance aviation safety protocols and improve understanding of aircraft tracking in remote areas, potentially preventing similar incidents in the future.
