Seven passengers of the Alaska Airlines flight that made an emergency landing after a door-sized panel blew off the plane are suing the airline and Boeing. The incident, which occurred on a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet, caused rapid depressurization in the cabin. The passengers suffered physical injuries and are seeking damages. The US National Transportation Safety Board found that four key bolts were missing from the door plug, prompting further investigations and legal actions.
Passengers are suing Alaska Airlines and Boeing for $1 billion over a mid-air blowout incident that caused a gaping hole in the plane's fuselage, with one passenger's shirt nearly getting sucked out. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants ignored warning signs and prioritized profit over safety, aiming to push both companies to prioritize safety in the future. Boeing and Alaska Airlines have declined to comment on the lawsuit.
A Portland couple is suing Alaska Airlines and Boeing for $1 billion in punitive damages after experiencing a harrowing midair blowout on Alaska Airlines flight 1282. The incident, which occurred while they were en route to Ontario, California, left them traumatized. The couple's attorney claims that warning signs were present before the flight, and they are seeking accountability and assurances for improved aviation safety.
Four passengers are suing Alaska Airlines and Boeing after part of the plane's fuselage flew off midflight, causing depressurization and minor injuries. The incident involved a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane, which had been restricted from long flights over water due to prior pressurization alerts. The FAA has temporarily grounded all Boeing 737 Max 9 planes with plug doors and is investigating Boeing's compliance with safety regulations.
Four passengers are suing Alaska Airlines and Boeing for the "terror" they experienced after a door plug blew off during their flight, causing depressurization and exposing passengers to open air. The lawsuit alleges negligence and product liability against Boeing and Alaska Airlines. The incident is under investigation by the NTSB, and FAA has grounded approximately 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes worldwide. Alaska Airlines has grounded its Max 9 fleet and offered refunds to passengers.
Six passengers are suing Boeing after an Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing when a section of the plane blew out mid-flight, causing injuries and emotional trauma. The door plug on the 737 Max 9 plane detached just minutes after takeoff, leading to oxygen loss, malfunctioning masks, physical injuries, and severe emotional distress. Boeing CEO acknowledged the mistake and the FAA temporarily grounded all Boeing 737 Max 9 planes with similar door plugs.
Six passengers of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have filed a lawsuit against Boeing after a panel blew off the aircraft, causing cabin depressurization and injuries. The lawsuit alleges that Boeing is responsible for the incident, citing CEO Dave Calhoun's admission of a mistake. The passengers are seeking compensation for injuries, psychological trauma, and financial losses. The FAA has grounded the 737 MAX 9 model for inspection, and an investigation into Boeing's role in the incident has been opened.
Passengers from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 are suing Boeing after a door-like panel on its Boeing 737 Max 9 plane detached midflight, causing injuries and emotional trauma. The lawsuit, filed in a Seattle court, alleges physical and emotional consequences and points to Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun's admission of a mistake as the impetus for the proposed class-action suit. The incident prompted the FAA to ground some Boeing 737 Max 9 planes as it investigates, and both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have found loose hardware in the same sections of the same type of aircraft in their fleets.
