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transportation-safety2 years ago

"Alaska Airlines Jet's Mid-Flight Window Blowout Forces Portland Emergency Landing"

Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, a Boeing 737-MAX 9, made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport after part of the plane blew out, causing sudden depressurization. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, with no serious injuries reported, although minor injuries and a medical transport did occur. The airline grounded its fleet of 65 Boeing 737-9s for inspections, and the NTSB is investigating the incident. The CEO expressed regret and gratitude for the crew's response, and assistance is being provided to affected passengers.

via Fox Business|
##airsafety#alaskaairlines
news-aviation2 years ago

"Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Makes Emergency Landing Due to Mid-Air Cabin Breach"

An Alaska Airlines flight returned to Portland International Airport after part of the fuselage blew out, causing a sudden decompression. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, and although a teenager was injured, there were no serious injuries reported. The flight, which had 171 passengers and six crew members, landed safely. Alaska Airlines has grounded all 65 of its Boeing 737-9 aircraft for safety inspections following the incident. The FAA registry indicates that the aircraft was almost brand new, having been manufactured in 2023.

via OregonLive|
##airsafety#alaskaairlines
world-news2 years ago

"Analyzing the Rise of Ground Collisions in Aviation: Lessons from Tokyo to Indonesia"

Air safety experts in Japan are investigating a fatal collision between a Japan Airlines passenger plane and a coast guard aircraft at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The JAL plane burst into flames after the crash, but all 379 passengers and crew evacuated safely, while five crew members of the coast guard plane were killed. Investigators have retrieved the flight and voice data recorders from both aircraft and are examining footage that shows the coast guard plane stopping on the runway before the collision. The investigation also includes interviews with JAL cabin attendants and pilots, and Airbus officials are involved as per international aviation safety rules.

via The Associated Press|
##airsafety#aviationinvestigation