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MH370 Pilot Diversion Theory

The explanation, widely regarded by independent air-safety investigators as the best-supported reading of the available flight data, that the captain deliberately diverted the aircraft, based on the methodical, waypoint-consistent course changes and a matching route found on his home flight simulator.

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MH370 Pilot Diversion Theory attempts to explain Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

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MH370 Mechanical Failure Theory
MH370 Pilot Diversion Theory is an alternative explanation for MH370 Mechanical Failure Theory.

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Zaharie Ahmad Shah
MH370 Pilot Diversion Theory is supported by Zaharie Ahmad Shah.

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