Things Spiraled Out of Control
Chaos quickly descended as a flurry of activity unfolded in the ensuing hours. Conversations buzzed incessantly between Kuala Lumpur ACC, Ho Chi Minh ACC, Malaysia Airlines, and even Phnom Penh ACC in Cambodia. Yet, despite these frantic exchanges, nothing was clear. It wasn’t until 05:30 a.m. that Kuala Lumpur ACC sounded the alarm, mobilizing its Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Center for a desperate plea for emergency assistance.