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Arm chair theory: pilot wanted to commit suicide in an elaborate way without tarnishing his name.

I feel like that's the simplest explanation, though I am curious about other theories.




And killing dozens in the process? That ain't suicide. I don't think there is a simple explanation.


As mentioned in another comment (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27046552), it's possible the pilot chose to make his plane unlocatable because if it cannot be proven he intentionally downed the plane, his family would receive a payout from the airline.




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