it is important that we look at all of the factors from where we lost the aircraft and transponder, talk to the malaysians and create as much surface wreckage as possible. >> our expert, you sat next to him the other night, he said everything if there is a mechanical or electronic issue on the plane by listening to the sound they can determine that. he said that the other night. >> he's right. for instance, you would be able to tell -- quickly. >> if it ran out of fuel but not tell why it happened. you wouldn't be able to tell why the transponder was turned off. you will know it is off but why. that is what the black boxes won't tell you. >> thank you. paying the price for the search. nuclear subs and high-tech equipment. how much is it costing and who's picking up the tab? s is the cat that drank the milk... [ meows ] ...and let in the dog that woke the man who drove to the control room [ woman ] driverless mode engaged. find parking space. [ woman ] parking space found. [ male announcer ] ...that secured the data