American businessman and entrepreneur Randy Rolston has submitted a proposal to the Governments of Malaysia and China for a new targeted underwater search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board. The proposal includes a 19-page technical report presenting newly compiled data that supports a specific impact location within a 400-square-mile area in the Indian Ocean, approximately 680 miles west of Coral Bay, Australia.
The report identifies a probable impact zone along the 7th arc—the final satellite communication arc—between 23°S and 24°S. This proposed search area is significantly smaller than the more than 90,000 square miles of seabed previously surveyed in the southern Indian Ocean during earlier search efforts. Rolston's proposed site lies in an area he says has not been searched and is approximately 1,000 miles north of where Ocean Infinity concluded its most recent MH370 search activity in January 2026.
A key finding in the report involves NASA satellite observations from March 8, 2014, which indicate elevated near-surface carbon monoxide levels 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 stated that this carbon monoxide observation "may represent a significant, previously under-examined lead" and believes it warrants independent technical review and a targeted search. The full technical report is available at https://mh370report.com.
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. This analysis contributes to ongoing discussions about the aircraft's fate and the circumstances surrounding its disappearance. Rolston emphasized the importance of closure for the families and loved ones of the 239 passengers and crew, which included 154 Chinese nationals and four Americans, stating, "As we approach twelve years since MH370's disappearance, the families and loved ones deserve answers. Finding the aircraft would help provide clarity and closure."
The implications of this proposal are substantial for aviation safety, investigative processes, and the families affected by the tragedy. If the targeted search proceeds and locates wreckage, it could provide critical evidence to determine the cause of the disappearance, potentially influencing future aviation protocols and satellite monitoring systems. The focused approach, based on specific data analysis, represents a shift from broader search methodologies and could set a precedent for how similar investigations are conducted. For the global aviation community and the public, resolving the MH370 mystery remains one of the most significant unanswered questions in modern aviation history.
