| Record | OBS-0201 |
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| Category | Government/Cover-ups |
| Status | UNPROVEN |
| Summary | A theory that Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was hijacked, possibly by Uighur separatists or other actors, and diverted to a remote location. Proponents suggest the plane could have landed on a beach or in a desert, or flown to a hidden destination. The theory is speculative and lacks supporting evidence. |
| Origin | Arose in the days after the disappearance, fueled by the lack of radar contact and the plane's diversion from its planned route. |
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| Evidence / consensus | No evidence of hijacking has been found. The official search concluded the plane crashed in the Indian Ocean, though the exact location remains unknown. |
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