| Record | OBS-0760 |
|---|---|
| Category | Government/Cover-ups |
| Status | UNPROVEN |
| Summary | Some theories suggest MH370 was accidentally or intentionally shot down by a military missile, possibly during a military exercise. This would explain the lack of a distress call and the sudden disappearance. |
| Origin | Emerged in 2014, discussed in various media and forums. |
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| Evidence / consensus | No evidence of a missile strike has been found. The official investigation found no indication of a shootdown. The theory remains speculative. |
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