According to reporting by BBC News, a new search expedition is currently en route to a remote island in hopes of finding the lost aircraft of famed aviator Amelia Earhart.

The expedition team is traveling directly to a suspected crash site, aiming to uncover evidence that could finally solve the enduring mystery surrounding her disappearance.

Earhart vanished in 1937 during an ambitious attempt to fly around the world. Over the decades, numerous search efforts have tried to pinpoint the final resting place of her plane.

Readers can find the full original report on this mission on the BBC News website.