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"Boeing 737 Max Under Scrutiny Following Alaska Airlines Emergency and Structural Failures"

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 made an emergency landing after a hole opened in its fuselage midair, leading to the FAA ordering the grounding of certain Max 9 planes for inspection. This affects 171 planes across various airlines, including Alaska and United. The incident raises further safety concerns for the 737 Max series, which has a history of fatal crashes linked to design flaws. No serious injuries were reported from the incident, and the NTSB is investigating. The grounding could impact travelers due to potential flight cancellations.

2 years ago•Source: The New York Times

"Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Makes Emergency Landing Due to Mid-Air Cabin Breach"

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"Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Makes Emergency Landing Due to Mid-Air Cabin Breach"

An Alaska Airlines flight returned to Portland International Airport after part of the fuselage blew out, causing a sudden decompression. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, and although a teenager was injured, there were no serious injuries reported. The flight, which had 171 passengers and six crew members, landed safely. Alaska Airlines has grounded all 65 of its Boeing 737-9 aircraft for safety inspections following the incident. The FAA registry indicates that the aircraft was almost brand new, having been manufactured in 2023.

via OregonLive

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