The Airliner Video was NOT published four days after the disappearance of MH370.

Clarifying the Timeline of the Airliner Video Related to MH370

Recently, a misconception has gained traction within certain online communities regarding the timing of a particular video related to Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. The claim suggests that the video was published merely four days after MH370’s disappearance, which some interpret as evidence of its authenticity. However, a closer examination of available information indicates that this timeline is inaccurate, and understanding the true sequence of events is crucial for forming informed opinions.

The Disappearance of MH370

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished on March 8, 2014, triggering one of the most extensive and mysterious search efforts in aviation history. The initial disappearance prompted widespread media coverage, investigation, and analysis, with information gradually emerging over subsequent weeks.

The Controversial Video and Its Alleged Posting Date

Some online sources claim that a specific video surfaced just four days after MH370’s disappearance — around March 12, 2014. This claim has been used to bolster theories suggesting the video’s authenticity or suggesting insider knowledge.

However, evidence collected from archived web pages and the video’s own metadata contradicts this timeline.

Examining the Evidence

The earliest known upload of the video in question is available via the Wayback Machine, dated May 19, 2014. Link to archived YouTube page shows the video’s publish date clearly marked, with additional context stating it was received by the uploader on March 12, 2014.

Critically, the YouTube description includes a note: “Received: 12 March 2014.” This indicates that the uploader did not publish the video on that day but rather received it then. Moreover, further investigation into the video’s description reveals that this upload date is not an original publication date but rather the date the uploader acquired the video, which occurred nearly two months after MH370’s disappearance.

Supporting this, an archived version of another popular video, “Gangnam Style” from the same period, demonstrates how description modifications are made post-upload. This underscores that the information within descriptions can be edited, and thus, cannot be solely relied upon as definitive timestamps.

Implications for the Timeline and Credibility

Given the evidence, it is clear that the first confirmed appearance of this video online was not four days after MH370’s disappearance but