NTSB Blames Boeing and FAA for Safety Failures in Alaska Airlines Incident
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The NTSB found that a missing bolt caused a panel to detach from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 midair, nearly leading to disaster. The incident was due to multiple system failures, including inadequate maintenance, training, and oversight by Boeing and the FAA. The agency issued safety recommendations to improve procedures and oversight to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Topics:nation#aircraft-safety#boeing-737-max-9#door-panel-failure#faa-oversight#ntsb-investigation#transportation
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