"Justice Department Launches Criminal Probe into Alaska Airlines Plane Blowout Mishap"

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An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 experienced a door plug blowout midflight, drawing attention to Boeing's manufacturing processes and airline safety procedures. The airline's engineers had scheduled the plane for maintenance due to warning light concerns, but it remained in service with restrictions until the incident occurred. Although the plane landed safely and no serious injuries were reported, the incident has raised questions about safety protocols and decision-making processes within the airline industry.
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