Physical Evidence
Confirmed Debris
Verified physical debris recovered from the Indian Ocean coastline
As of mid-2026, more than 30 pieces of debris have been found along the Indian Ocean coastline. Of these, three have been formally confirmed as originating from MH370, and approximately 20 more have been assessed as "almost certainly" or "very likely" from the aircraft. The geographic distribution of all confirmed pieces is consistent with a crash in the southern Indian Ocean and subsequent drift modelling by CSIRO.
No human remains have been formally recovered or identified.
What the Debris Tells Us
Confirmed by drift modelling
CSIRO's David Griffin ran drift simulations backwards from the recovery locations to estimate where MH370 entered the water. All simulations converge on the southern Indian Ocean 7th arc — strongly corroborating the Inmarsat satellite data.
High-speed impact, not controlled ditching
Forensic examination of the flaperon and outboard flap shows they were not set in a landing configuration. The fracture and stress patterns indicate a high-speed, high-energy impact with the water surface — not a controlled landing or deliberate ditching.
No black boxes recovered
The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder have not been found. Without them, the events in the cockpit remain unknown. The recorders are believed to be with the main aircraft wreckage on the seabed.