Area between Malaysia and Vietnam `` perfect place to start to disappear , '' official says . Two vans were loaded with small bags , similar to shopping bags , at the home of the co-pilot , 27-year-old Farq Ab Hamid , according to a CNN crew who observed activities at the residence . The U.S. Navy has been conducting a massive search for the missing plane since March 8, when it lost contact with it. Malaysia 's government wanted a reason to search the pilots ' homes , the official says . Police search homes of pilot and co-pilot .
Area between Malaysia and Vietnam `` perfect place to start to disappear , '' official says . The U.S. Navy has been conducting a massive search for the missing plane since March 8, when it lost contact with it. Malaysia 's government wanted a reason to search the pilots ' homes , the official says . Police search homes of pilot and co-pilot .