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Earhart expedition ends without finding her plane; object was likely trees

A 17-member expedition to Nikumaroro found no conclusive evidence of Amelia Earhart's plane, saying the suspected wreckage was probably washed-up trees.

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An expedition to a remote Pacific atoll did not find Amelia Earhart's plane. The Hill reports that the team of archaeologists and filmmakers failed to locate her Model 10E Electra on the uninhabited island. NBC News reports the expedition found no conclusive evidence.

The team had gone to Nikumaroro to check an object that showed up on satellite imagery in 2020. Researchers now say it was most likely a pile of big trees that washed away, leaving one Y-shaped section, according to CBS News. NBC News quotes the expedition as calling it a collection of debris.

Fox News reports that Purdue University said the object was tree debris with a carbonate coating. Steve Schultz of Purdue told The Guardian the team was unable to find a "smoking gun." He spoke on the sand in front of the lagoon.

CBS News reported that the team has 17 members. BBC News reported on Oct. 18 that the search resumed after three days on hold because of severe weather.

Earhart vanished in 1937.

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  1. BBC NewsCrew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested islandMon, Oct 12, 6:01 PM EDT
  2. NBC NewsTeam Arrives at Remote Island in Search of Amelia Earhart’s PlaneTue, Oct 13, 7:51 AM EDT
  3. NBC NewsResearch crew searching for Amelia Earhart plane arrives on remote island in South PacificTue, Oct 13, 12:25 PM EDT
  4. CBS NewsNew search for Amelia Earhart's missing planeWed, Oct 14, 2:46 PM EDT
  5. CBS NewsInside the search for Amelia Earhart, who vanished in 1937Wed, Oct 14, 8:00 PM EDT
  6. CBS NewsMystery of Amelia Earhart's plane could be solved in daysWed, Oct 14, 9:18 PM EDT
  7. CBS NewsScientists to dredge possible location of Amelia Earhart's planeThu, Oct 15, 10:35 AM EDT
  8. CBS NewsAnswers on Amelia Earhart's plane disappearance could be days away. Here's what we know.Fri, Oct 16, 11:05 AM EDT
  9. Fox NewsRace to find Amelia Earhart's lost plane hits rough seas as crucial deadline nearsFri, Oct 16, 12:16 PM EDT
  10. CBS NewsExpedition to locate Amelia Earhart's plane facing severe weather challengesFri, Oct 16, 7:19 PM EDT
  11. CBS NewsAmelia Earhart and her plane vanished in 1937. A team is scouring a remote island for evidence.Sat, Oct 17, 12:26 PM EDT
  12. BBC NewsSearch for Amelia Earhart's plane resumes after stormy weatherSun, Oct 18, 9:47 AM EDT
  13. CBS NewsExpedition to find Amelia Earhart's missing plane comes up emptySun, Oct 18, 9:48 PM EDT
  14. NBC News‘No conclusive evidence’ of Amelia Earhart’s missing plane found in South Pacific expeditionSun, Oct 18, 11:40 PM EDT
  15. The GuardianAmelia Earhart researchers leave remote atoll empty-handed after ‘plane debris’ found to be a clump of treesMon, Oct 19, 12:43 AM EDT
  16. BBC NewsPossible wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane likely to be trees, say researchersMon, Oct 19, 5:11 AM EDT
  17. NBC News‘No Conclusive Evidence’ Found of Amelia Earhart’s Missing PlaneMon, Oct 19, 7:34 AM EDT
  18. Fox NewsAmelia Earhart search suffers crushing setback after researchers make disappointing findMon, Oct 19, 10:44 AM EDT
  19. The HillExpedition fails to find Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island in Western PacificMon, Oct 19, 2:20 PM EDT
  20. CBS NewsThe quest to solve the mysterious fate of Amelia EarhartMon, Oct 19, 3:50 PM EDT

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Earlier versions (7)
  1. Mon, Oct 19, 10:50 AM EDT, 5 outlets: Earhart expedition finds no plane; Purdue says object was tree debris
  2. Mon, Oct 19, 1:00 AM EDT, 5 outlets: Earhart expedition finds no plane; object was likely washed-up trees
  3. Sun, Oct 18, 11:05 AM EDT, 4 outlets: Earhart search resumes at Nikumaroro after three-day weather halt
  4. Fri, Oct 16, 12:20 PM EDT, 4 outlets: Bad weather halts Earhart search at Nikumaroro lagoon
  5. Fri, Oct 16, 11:20 AM EDT, 3 outlets: Earhart search team plans to dredge near island where it thinks plane lies
  6. Wed, Oct 14, 8:25 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Researchers say they may have found remains of Amelia Earhart's plane
  7. Tue, Oct 13, 12:35 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Expedition searching for Amelia Earhart's plane reaches remote South Pacific island