"DOJ Investigates Missing Work Records and Criminal Probe in Alaska Airlines Blowout"

The Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation into the Boeing jetliner blowout incident involving an Alaska Airlines plane in January, contacting passengers and crew for information. Boeing's compliance with a previous settlement and the company's handling of documentation related to the incident are under scrutiny. The National Transportation Safety Board has raised concerns about Boeing's quality assurance and safety management systems, while the Federal Aviation Administration has given Boeing 90 days to address quality-control issues.