Amelia Earhart mystery solved? Drone makes discovery

 Tony Romeo, former US Air Force intelligence officer and CEO of Deep Sea Vision (DSV), a South Carolina-based exploration company, claims to have made a groundbreaking discovery that could potentially solve the 87 years old mystery surrounding the disappearance of Amelia Earhart and her plane. 

Utilizing sonar data from a deep-sea drone, Romeo and his 16-member crew may have located the wreckage of Earhart’s aircraft on the Pacific Ocean floor, offering hope of closure to this long-unsolved mystery.

Amelia Earhart, a renowned figure in aviation, vanished without a trace in 1937 along with her navigator Fred Noonan during their attempt to complete a historic flight around the world. Since then, numerous theories and search efforts have sought to unravel the mystery surrounding their disappearance.

DSV’s groundbreaking discovery occurred after an exhaustive 90-day search spanning over 13400 square kilometers. The sonar images captured by the deep-sea drone depict a plane-like shape, bearing a striking resemblance to Earhart’s Lockheed Model 10-E Electra, particularly its twin vertical stabilizers. This finding supports the popular theory that the duo made a controlled landing on the Pacific’s surface before their plane sank due to fuel exhaustion.

Romeo and his team are determined to confirm the plane’s identity. If successful, their long-term plan involves raising and restoring the aircraft, an endeavor they acknowledge could take years. Romeo’s goal is to bring closure to Earhart’s story and potentially bring her home.

Amelia Earhart’s legacy as a daring aviator and her mysterious disappearance has captured the world’s imagination for nearly nine decades. DSV’s recent discovery not only revitalizes interest in her remarkable journey. The company plans to continue its search efforts while keeping the precise location of the discovery confidential for the time being.