Based on all available data, the pilots (for unknown reason) took the plane WAY off course. After that, it was probably flown over land and either blown up or quickly and intentionally crashed.
That is just speculation.The almost complete lack of evidence at this point doesn't leave much except speculation.
As a military guy it makes me wonder a bit about the air defense proficiency in the region. An airborne track that ceases to squawk, especially if it changes course shortly thereafter, is highly suspicious even if it appears to be a civilian flight on a normal air route.
Based on all available data, the pilots (for unknown reason) took the plane WAY off course. After that, it was probably flown over land and either blown up or quickly and intentionally crashed.
Insurance scam?
I just can't see pilots going along with that. Given that they have to die.
Almost no military tracks commercial flights in that way when the flight is leaving territory and heading out to sea. Just not a concern. Even today NORAD doesn't say anything about a flight heading to say the UK if it alters course on a more Southerly track out of D.C. rather than a Great Circle route.
The USAF tracks every object in space they can find.
You're telling me they don't put a little effort into tracking airplanes?
I get that they might not pay as much attention to anything not flying over or headed to/from the US.
but I would bet their area of concern is broader than what you suggest it isn't.