Air. U. S. Investigators tell abc news they are considering the possibility, based on new clues, that what went on inside the cockpit of this plane may not have been an accident. All of this as a u. S. Ship races to a new location in the indian ocean. And Abcs David Kerley brings us the breaking details, right now. David . Reporter good evening, diane. Tonight, two sources tell abc news, that two Communication Systems on this 777 were shut down separately, suggesting there was not a catastrophic failure. American ships are on the move, tonight, looking for that 777 jetliner, even farther away from its original flight path. Then, the transponter reporting altitude and position, shut down about 40 minutes into the flight. A systematic shutdown. This, as we learned the plane flew up to four hours beyond its last sighting on radar. They know this because the jet was apparently pinging a satellite every hour. Its part of a monitor system airlines can pay for to keep track of their jets in the air. Malaysia airlines was not paying. But our sources say, even if the airline is not buying the data, the jet sends a signal to the satellite. Based on some new information, an additional search area may be opened in the indian ocean. Reporter tonight, american ships are on the move. Looking for the 777 jetliner even farther away from its flight path. Saying theres an indication the jet went down in the indian ocean. The indication comes from u. S. Investigators in malaysia, who have now pored all over that radar and other data. So, the search grid is getting bigger and could get much bigger. Even though in jet may have sent pings to the satellite, its unclear which way the jetliner was flying. The satellite pings do not give direction and would not be able to transmit from the bottom of the ocean. I dont think if the aircraft is under water, that youll get a valid signal coming up from the bottom of the sea up through that water up to the satellite. Reporter with our sources telling us the Communications System shut down intentionally, it suggests a hijacking or pilot suicide. Now, the search area is shifting to the massive indian ocean. As i showed you in the graphic. 2,400square miles. Theyll do a grid over it. It will take months to search, diane. Thank you, david. So, if it is possible there was control still inside the cockpit as the plane was airborne for hours, could it have reached land . And if so, where . Abcs bob woodruff is in malaysia with the possibilities and the map. Reporter could the plane have soared straight past where they are searching in the ocean . Crashing on dry land . Or even landing safely . The closest island to the possible path is here, pulau perak. But it is a tiny, rocky spot, jutting out of the ocean. No likelihood of a landing. Further out, we reach the remote andaman and nicobar, a group of nearly 600 tiny islands and rocks, some popular with tourists. But only 37 of the islands are actually inhabited. The others are full of dense forest, but isolated. Beyond that, the vast indian ocean. But if the plane was flying for four or five hours, widen out the lens. And you see the plane could have reached as far as the jungles of thailand, myanmar, even the eastern coast of india. The plane had plenty of fuel to reach those locations. And experts say, here in this remote part of the world, there are spots where radar doesnt reach. Now that search and rescue operations here in kuala lumpur are certainly in full force. Many are wondering, if that plane was traveling for hours from here, would some of the search be shifting in that direction . Maybe even scouring the land . That, diane, is a very big question. Bob, thank you so much. And now, i want to bring in abcs aviation expert, steve ganyard. Steve, this is an incredible breakthrough tonight. Incredible news. Incredible turn of events just from what we knew yesterday. Yesterday, we knew nothing past that 49minute mark. Today, were pretty sure that what happened was two switches were pulled in that cockpit. And you say were pulled. That suggests deliberate. Deliberate. What kind of deliberate acts . Well, maybe it was a hijacking. Maybe it was pilot suicide. Maybe there was some elaborate plan to take this airplane somewhere and do something with it. But all of the things we were thinking about yesterday, with catastrophic kinds of things, were probably leaning more towards something the pilots or one of the pilots did, that involves something catastrophic. What the deliberate act might be, still to be determined. And again, it went on for four hours. Four hours. Thats the other big news of the day. We thought this airplane should have crashed at the 49minute mark. We now know it flew for four to five hours. Think about how far that airplane could have gone in four to five hours. And we know this from some u. S. Capability, im assuming. Does this mean that we also know, pretty much, exactly where the plane is . Unfortunately not. The data that apparently is coming out, just says that the plane was airborne. It doesnt tell us what direction it was going. It doesnt tell us how fast it was going. All we know, is this plane was flying. It could be anywhere between 2,000, 2,500 miles. Is it possible, as bob was reporting, is it possible that this plane could have landed some place and we have no idea where they are . Its possible. Its possible. But, boy, that would be a stretch. Following a new twist in the clues tonight. As you said, what a difference a day makes in this story. Thank you, steve. And the entire Abc News Team will be staying on the story, to bring you minutebyminute new details. And now, we turn to other big news of this day. Ukraine, and the growing fear of Russian Military action. Tonight, thousands of Russian Troops are amassed on the ukraine border. The vote on the future of crimea, just days away. And abcs Alex Marquardt is there to report on the danger as the clock is counting down. Reporter preparing a fullscale invasion. Thats what ukraine fears these Russian Forces are doing. Almost 9,000 troops, hundreds of tanks and artillery, deployed right on ukraines doorstep. ProRussian Forces already control ukraines crimean peninsula, which after a referendum on sunday, will almost certainly ask to join russia. Theres no justification, no legality, to this referendum that is taking place. Reporter so far, neither threats nor diplomacy have produced results. And ukraine instability is becoming deadly. In the eastern city of danesk, two reported killed, when prorussia demonstrators clashed with a proukraine group, an ominous sign of a country being pulled apart. President putin said today, russia didnt instigate the crisis. But he appears ready to welcome crimea. And the question is, will he want more . Alex marquardt, abc news, crimea. Thank you, alex. And the unrest in the ukraine rattled american stocks here at home. The dow in freefall more than 200 points, after news of the Russian Troops on the move and the tensions rising. And we also have news, tonight, about sports and consequences. Every year, more than 250,000 children suffer a sportsrelated head injury, including concussions. And today in washington, the reality of those numbers took center stage. Heres abcs Senior National correspondent, jim avila. Reporter americans love hard hits. But today on capitol hill, athletes, League Officials and doctors, warned parents of the danger of little kids playing big kid sports, from hockey, to lacrosse, soccer and football, the most hazardous. The average High School Football player, hit in the head 652 times a season. The hardest of those hits exceeds 150 gs of force. Thats like dropping a bowling ball on the players head. But surprisingly, soccer ranked second for head injuries. Typically heading the ball up to 12 times in a single game. Watch again. That black and white sphere, traveling up to 50 miles per hour. I dont remember being hit. And i dont remember falling over. Reporter among those testifying, briana scurry, who made the biggest save in american womens soccer. Stopping the chinese and winning team usa its first world cup. But her career ended violently on this kneetohead collision. Im still suffering from some of the effects of that hit. Reporter scurry hasnt played since. And now preaches to parents the importance of recognizing a concussion and getting out of the game. You start to feel a little bit woozy or sick to your stomach, you have to tell either a teammate, the referee or your coach. Reporter todays capitol hill witnesses, urging parents and coaches to change the culture of sport in america. Teaching athletes, large and small, amateur and pro, that playing hurt is no longer okay. Jim avila, abc news, washington. And here at home, late word of a plane incident in philadelphia. An airport spokesperson says passengers have been evacuated from a plane that was trying to take off this evening. But a blown tire forced the plane to skid off the runway. People climbed out the emergency exits and slid down the escape chutes. And all 149 passengers were evacuated safely. And now, our made in america team is back. And there is news out of washington. Taking the challenge to the pentagon. Weve been asking the question, should Americas Fighting forces wear clothes and shoes made in america . Well, abcs anchor, david muir, tonight, with a big decision coming. And the u. S. Workers who say let us do it. Reporter thats right, diane. As you know, we heard the questions from the very start from our viewers. Do American Workers make the american uniforms . A 1941 law requires it. But tonight, the loophole and the one item workers are hoping soon will be made in america. Our troops in uniform, all over the world, protecting us and the american dream. That uniform, every part of it, made in america. And to get into those uniforms, our troops, far more fit than most of us. Even their gym clothes, the tshirt made here, the shorts made here. But theres something afoot about their sneakers. The only part made overseas. Many wondering why is the federal Government Spending millions in taxpayer dollars on sneakers made some place else. Could we find sneakers made here . Didnt take long. This is the sneaker lab. New balance, among the Companies Making sneakers in america. If it says made in the usa, that means, 100 . Reporter watch here, as she puts the sneaker into a steam machine. So, the shoe is loosening up there. Soft again. All it needs now is the sole, which comes next. So, if we could find them, what about washington . We calmed the pentagon. And tonight, they tell us, the department of defense has heard from several u. S. Shoe manufacturers saying they could produce a 100 americanmade shoe. The pentagon adding, were evaluating their proposals. And on capitol hill, some lawmakers on both sides of the aisle now saying, its a nobrainer. We found senator Susan Collins among those pushing the pentagon. She told me about the labels on the sneakers right now. Theyre made in vietnam, in china, all over the world. Reporter she points out a 1941 law requires every part of the uniform be made in america. But that theres a loophole when it comes to sneakers. She also pointed out, shes watched our made in america series because back home i have heard the conversation change in america. Reporter fueled, she says by the very workers in their home state. Three new balance factories, where theyre sending a message. We can make it here. Reporter they also sent us the very prototype they pitched to the pentagon. Theyre not the only ones. Cap shoes in virginia. Wolverine in michigan, all saying, we can do it here. Hoping washington is listening. Back where theyre making the sneakers tonight, that ultraviolet pen, invisible ink, marking where the sole is glued to the sneaker. The customer never sees those markings. But we left a message anyway. The customer will never know i wrote this. Someone, somewhere, soon wearing sneakers with those three words, made in america. You make them for customers. Yes. Reporter the question is, will you make them for the troops . I hope so. Reporter you hope so. A lot of people hoping so tonight. The troops families send us great videos, jumping in. Since we started made in america. Tonight, this is up to the pentagon. And a spokesman telling us in the last 24 hours, they like what theyre seeing with the proposals on their desk. In fact, tonight, new balance telling us, they would be able to hire at least 200 new workers if they get the go. Thats one company. We will be watching their decision. Thank you, david. Up next, tonight, the high drama in court today. Oscar pistorius girlfriend. Neverbeforeseen photos of that crime scene. And it had him hiding his eyes, when were back in two minutes. I dbefore i dosearch any projects on my home. I love my contractor, and i am so thankful to angies list for bringing us together. Find out why more than two million members count on angies list. Angies list reviews you can trust. You know how painful heartburn can be. For fast, long lasting relief, use doctor recommended gaviscon®. Only gaviscon® forms a protective barrier that helps block stomach acid from splashing up relieving the pain quickly. Try fast, long lasting gaviscon®. And next, tonight, a powerful drama, today, in the trial of olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius. For the first time, Graphic Photos of his girlfriend, killed by his gunfire. The superstar athlete, the model, once a glamorous couple, posing for the cameras. But today, the man called blade runner covered his eyes. Abcs matt gutman, back in the courtroom tonight. Reporter the world sees for the first time, that bloody scene. Oscar pistorius bloodsmeared prosthetic legs. Blood pooled on the bathroom floor. Last valentines day, pistorius killed his lover, reeva steenkamp, claiming he thought it was an intruder. Oscar and reeva, together, they were tabloid royalty. Now, he faces a different barrage of cameras. Charged with premedicated murder. And today, during testimony, when steenkamps bloody face flashed on the screen, he began heaving. Covering his head with papers. It would only get worse. One of the first cops on the scene, then testified about what he saw that night. And that police colonel, taking us from the witness stand, out of the courtroom, and through this highsecurity wall, with electrified fences, right into Oscar Pistorius house, with a trail of blood. Slides showing the bloody towel used to stop steenkamps wounds. Pistorius air rifle. The cell phones in the bathroom and its shattered door. It was reinstructed in center court. Key evidence. Pistorius claims, when he realized it was steenkamp, he put on prosthetics to bash down the door. But with repeated whacks, a forensic expert for the prosecution, suggested that he lied. The marks on the door is actually consistent with not having his legs on. Reporter the prosecution accused him of lying about that night, suggesting steenkamps death was anything but an accident. Matt gutman, abc news, pretoria, south africa. And abc news has been told that pistorius will take the stand during the trial. When we come back here, was Princess Diana giving palace secrets to the tabloid enemy . 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