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Airplane Accident

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aviation-safety2 years ago

"NTSB Locates Missing Alaska Airlines Door Plug, Prompting Boeing Scrutiny"

The door plug that blew out of an Alaska Airlines flight over Portland has been found in a backyard, as investigations reveal the plane's auto-pressurization fail light had illuminated on three previous flights. The incident caused extensive damage and injuries, prompting the grounding of 171 Boeing 737-9 Max planes for inspection. The NTSB is conducting a broad investigation, and Boeing's CEO has called for transparency and a focus on safety.

transportation2 years ago

"Portland Teacher Discovers Missing Alaska Airlines Plane Part in Backyard, Prompting Grounding of Boeing Jets"

A Portland schoolteacher, identified as "Bob," found the door plug that blew off an Alaska Airlines flight shortly after takeoff in his backyard, aiding the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation. The agency is examining the chunk of fuselage to understand why it disconnected from the plane. The airplane, a newly manufactured Boeing 737-9, had experienced pressurization warning issues prior to the incident. The safety board is still investigating the cause of the door plug detachment and the potential correlation with the warning issues.