Why the FBI Investigated Amelia Earhart
After Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937 during her round-the-world flight attempt, the FBI became involved because her disappearance crossed state and international lines. The agency helped coordinate records, communications, and background checks related to her last known movements and associates.
What the FBI Search Uncovered
FBI files include radio transcripts, witness interviews, and correspondence with the Navy and Coast Guard. The documents show agents reviewed possible sighting reports, radio signals, and financial records. No definitive evidence of her fate was found during the initial search period.
Where to Find FBI Records on Earhart
Many documents from the investigation are available through the FBI Vault, a public online archive. Researchers and historians use these records to study the timeline of the search and the official responses to her disappearance.
