Machinbird/auv-ee, the reason for my comment is that I understood that the BEA had consulted the Russians, who told the BEA that they normally found aircraft wreckage very near the LKP when searching for a crash site.
I have to admit that I find it difficult to accept that the oil slck had travelled south of the LKP, but the debris and bodies recovered in June 2009 went north. But I am willing to accept your expert opinions. I am just posting my thoughts, guys.