American businessman Randy Rolston has submitted a formal proposal to the governments of Malaysia and China for a targeted underwater search operation to locate Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. The proposal centers on a 19-page technical report that presents newly compiled data identifying a specific 400-square-mile area in the Indian Ocean as the probable impact location. This area is approximately 680 miles west of Coral Bay, Australia, and about 1,000 miles north of where the most recent search by Ocean Infinity concluded in January 2026.
The report's analysis places the probable impact zone along the 7th arc—the final satellite communication arc from the aircraft—between 23°S and 24°S latitude. This proposed search area is significantly smaller than the over 90,000 square miles of seabed previously surveyed in the southern Indian Ocean during earlier multinational efforts. Rolston emphasizes that this specific zone has not been searched before, presenting a new, focused opportunity.
A key piece of evidence cited in the report is NASA satellite data from March 8, 2014, the day of the flight's disappearance. The data indicates elevated levels of 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 stated this carbon monoxide observation "may represent a significant, previously under-examined lead" and believes it warrants an independent technical review. The full technical report detailing this analysis is available at https://mh370report.com.
The report also examines 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 twelfth anniversary of the disappearance approaches in March 2026, Rolston highlighted the ongoing need for resolution. "As we approach twelve years since MH370's disappearance, the families and loved ones deserve answers," Rolston said. "Finding the aircraft would help provide clarity and closure."
For business and technology leaders, this development represents a case study in applying persistent data analysis and emerging investigative techniques to one of aviation's most enduring mysteries. The proposal underscores how historical data, including environmental satellite observations not initially considered for this purpose, can be re-analyzed with modern methods to generate new leads. If the governments proceed, a successful targeted search could not only provide long-sought answers but also demonstrate the value of sustained, data-driven inquiry in complex problem-solving, potentially influencing future disaster response and investigative protocols in the transportation and insurance industries.
