Debris Examination Item 26
Debris Examination Item 26
Safety Investigation Report (2018) Appendix 1.12V
Summary
Item 26 - Right Aileron
This item was recovered from Nautilus bay, South Africa on 23 December 2016.
The item was brought back to Malaysia for identification and further examination by the Team. The debris closely matched the inboard section of the Right Aileron on a MAS B777 aircraft.
The numbers on the head of the fasteners on the debris were compared with those on the inboard section of the right aileron on the aircraft. These numbers matched. Additionally, the spacing of the fasteners on the aileron also matched those on the debris. The core and its dimensions also matched those on the inboard section of the right aileron. These confirmed that the debris is part of the inboard section of the right aileron of a B777 aircraft.
Based on the dimensions and fit on the aircraft and the visible fasteners it could be confirmed that the debris is part of the inboard section of the right aileron of a B777 aircraft. It was also determined to be highly likely from MH370 (aircraft registered as 9M-MRO) .
Source: Safety Investigation Report 2018:1 Factual Information/1.12/1.12.3 SIR-2018
Source: Safety Investigation Report 2018 Appendix 1.12V SIR-APP-SET5