Purdue-backed expedition to investigate possible Earhart aircraft wreckage

A Purdue University-led expedition is currently investigating potential wreckage related to Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan’s disappearance on July 2, 1937, in the South Pacific region. The search focuses on areas near Nikumaroro Island, a key location identified during previous investigations of the fateful event. Researchers are utilizing advanced sonar technology to scan the seabed for any remnants of Earhart's Lockheed Electra aircraft. This ongoing effort represents nearly nine decades since the pair vanished while attempting a circumnavigation flight. Initial findings from the expedition aim to contribute to understanding the circumstances surrounding their disappearance.