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"Alaska Airlines Flight in Emergency Portland Landing Due to Mid-Air Window Blowout"

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Max made an emergency landing in Portland after a window blew out mid-flight, causing cabin depressurization and the loss of passengers' belongings. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, with 171 passengers and 6 crew members on board. A child sitting near the damaged area lost his shirt and suffered skin reddening due to the wind. The airline has temporarily grounded its fleet of 65 Boeing 737-9 aircraft for inspections. Alaska Airlines and aviation authorities are investigating the incident.