The Debris:
The item found in Mozambique in March 2016. Source: ATSB; image by Blaine Gibson.
Left outboard flap trailing edge section showing part identification numbers. Source: ATSB
Exemplar part number and date stamp. Source: ATSB
Stabiliser panel found in Mozambique showing stencil and fastener comparison. Source: ATSB & Boeing.
Flap fairing found in Mozambique showing stencil location and comparison. Source: ATSB
Comparison of Boeing 777 engine cowling stencils. Source: ATSB
Photograph taken 23 Dec 2016 showing Part No. 3 significantly colonised by barnacles. Source: Schalk Lückhoff.
Investigators examine piece of aircraft debris. Source: ATSB
Investigators examine piece of aircraft debris. Source: ATSB
Investigators examine piece of aircraft debris. Source: ATSB
Comparison of recovered item with MAB Boeing 777 Door R1 panel assembly. Source: ATSB
Details of the item found in Mozambique in March 2016. Source: ATSB; image by Blaine Gibson.
A photo of possible aircraft debris found off the coast of South Africa on December 22 by Cricketer Albie Morkel, as posted on Facebook. Source: Albie Morkel
A photo of possible aircraft debris found off the coast of South Africa on December 22 by Cricketer Albie Morkel, as posted on Facebook. Source: Albie Morkel
A photo of possible aircraft debris found off the coast of South Africa on December 22 by Cricketer Albie Morkel, as posted on Facebook. Source: Albie Morkel
The Plane:
9M-MRO seen at Zurich airport on December 22, 2006. Photo by Aero Icarus.
9M-MRO on approach to Auckland, NZ, on January 19, 2012. Photo by Auckland Photo News.
9M-MRO is seen in this file photo taken on August 7, 2010. Photo by Tam Ka Wai.
Tail section of 9M-MRO seen at O. R. Tambo International Airport in South Africa on June 28, 2011. Photo by Hansueli Krapf.
This is the widely released photo of the MH370 plane, on takeoff from Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport in 2011. Photo by Laurent Errera.
9M-MRO on final to Zürich, Switzerland, on December 22, 2006. Photo by Aero Icarus.
9M-MRO seen at O. R. Tambo International Airport in South Africa on June 28, 2011. Photo by Hansueli Krapf.
9M-MRO seen at O. R. Tambo International Airport in South Africa on June 28, 2011. Photo by Hansueli Krapf.
9M-MRO seen at Zurich airport on July 12, 2003. Photo by Aero Icarus.
The Search:
Fugro Discovery encounters rough conditions in the Southern Indian Ocean as the search for MH370 continues through the winter months. Source: ATSB, photo by John Draves.
Fugro Discovery encounters rough weather in April 2016. Source; ATSB, photo by Chris Straddon.
Fugro Discovery encounters rough conditions in the Southern Indian Ocean as the search for MH370 continues through the winter months. Source: ATSB, photo by James Hancock.
Fugro Discovery encounters rough conditions in the Southern Indian Ocean as the search for MH370 continues through the winter months. Source: ATSB, photo by James Hancock.
The view from rear deck of Fugro Discovery, April 2016. Source; ATSB, photo by Chris Straddon.
GO Phoenix experiences rough sea conditions in the southern Indian Ocean. The two blue shipping containers on the deck serve as portable workspaces, in which members of the search team conduct towfish operations and maintenance. Source: Hydrospheric Solutions Inc, image by Ryan Galloway & Joshua Phillips.
An ATSB investigator provides a briefing to crew members in preparation for the Fugro Discovery systems trial run. Source: ATSB, photo by ABIS Chris Beerens, RAN.
Last updated: January 4, 2017
