| Record | OBS-0758 |
|---|---|
| Category | Government/Cover-ups |
| Status | UNPROVEN |
| Summary | This theory claims that MH370 was shot down by the US military to prevent it from being used in a terrorist attack or to protect sensitive cargo. It is part of the broader conspiracy narrative surrounding the disappearance. |
| Origin | Emerged in the months and years after the disappearance, as official explanations were deemed unsatisfactory by some. |
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| Evidence / consensus | There is no credible evidence that the US military shot down MH370. The official investigation concluded that the plane crashed in the southern Indian Ocean, based on satellite data and debris analysis. The theory is not supported by any official or expert findings. |
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