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aviation-safety1 year ago•4 min saved

"Alaska Airlines' 737 Investigation: Concerns Over Missing Bolts Persist"

The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 accident involving a detached mid exit door plug on a Boeing 737-9 MAX jet reveals that four bolts crucial for preventing the plug from moving upward were missing. The investigation suggests that the bolts may have been removed and not replaced during additional work performed on the aircraft at Boeing. The NTSB has not located the missing bolts and is examining manufacturing records to determine why the bolts were missing when the aircraft was received by Alaska Airlines. The incident led to a temporary grounding of the fleet and an FAA mandate for inspections and maintenance on all similar aircraft.

via Forbes|

#aircraft-investigation #alaska-airlines #aviation-safety

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Boeing 737 Max Grounding: Impact on Flight Operations and Lawsuits"

The FAA will keep Boeing 737-9 Max planes grounded until it approves an extensive inspection and maintenance process, following the discovery of loose bolts and hardware in initial inspections by Alaska and United Airlines. The decision comes after an Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX aircraft suffered a mid-air blowout of a plug door panel, prompting concerns about safety and the need for enhanced oversight. This could lead to hundreds of flight cancellations as the FAA explores options to reduce risk, including the use of an independent third party to oversee Boeing's inspections and quality system.

via Travel + Leisure|

#aviation #boeing-737-9-max #faa

aviation-safety2 years ago•6 min saved

"Aviation Expert Warns of Imminent Boeing 737 MAX 9 Safety Issues"

Aviation expert Dan Gryder warns of an imminent plane crash due to poor FAA oversight, following a recent incident involving a Boeing 737-9 MAX that lost a door mid-flight. The FAA has ordered the grounding of these planes for inspection. Passengers on the affected Alaska Airlines flight narrowly escaped a potential disaster, prompting cancellations of hundreds of flights. Boeing's CEO emphasizes the need for transparency and cooperation with investigations, as concerns about aircraft safety and FAA supervision persist.

via Daily Mail|

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aviation2 years ago•3 min saved

"Boeing 737-9 MAX Safety Concerns: Airlines Cancel Flights and Find Loose Parts"

Alaska Airlines has canceled all flights on its Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft through January 13 following a mid-air door blowout that forced an emergency landing in Portland. The airline is awaiting documentation from Boeing and the FAA to begin inspections. The NTSB is investigating whether the door panel was properly bolted, and the airline is working to ensure the safety of its fleet before returning the aircraft to service.

via Fox Business|

#alaska-airlines #aviation #boeing-737-9-max

aviation2 years ago•2 min saved

"Uncovering the Mystery: Alaska Airlines' Door Plug Found in Portland Teacher's Backyard"

A missing door plug that blew off an Alaska Airlines flight was found in a Portland backyard by a schoolteacher, potentially aiding the investigation into the midair emergency that caused a hole in the plane. The incident occurred on a new Boeing 737-9 Max, and fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. The plane's design includes an extra emergency exit, which is covered by a door plug for flights not requiring it. The discovery of the missing fuselage piece and recovered passenger cellphones may provide crucial insights for the ongoing investigation by the NTSB.

via KABC-TV|

#alaska-airlines #aviation #boeing-737-9-max

aviation-safety2 years ago•5 min saved

"Alaska Airlines: Cockpit Audio Loss and Safety Debate Renewed"

The cockpit voice recorder from the Alaska Airlines flight that made an emergency landing in Portland was erased, hindering the investigation into the midair incident where a door plug blew off. The NTSB chief expressed frustration over the loss of crucial audio and called for longer recording times. The plane had been restricted from long flights over water due to a recurring warning light, and the door plug was found by a Portland teacher. Both Alaska and United Airlines have grounded their Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft for inspection, while investigators continue to search for clues to determine the cause of the incident.

via Los Angeles Times|

#alaska-airlines #aviation-safety #boeing-737-9-max

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Alaska Airlines Plane Emergency: Cockpit Recording Lost, Pressure Warning Light Triggered, and Boeing Shares Slide"

National Transportation Safety Board officials provided an update on the investigation into Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, revealing that the cockpit audio recording was lost and the aircraft had experienced three earlier warning light issues. The missing "plug door" was found, and investigators are examining the damage and impact of its loss. It was discovered that the "auto-depressurization" warning light had triggered on three previous flights, prompting Alaska Airlines to place the aircraft on a list of planes not cleared to fly to Hawaii until an additional maintenance check was performed. The flight data and cockpit voice recorder data were sent to the lab, but the recorder was set to be recorded over every two hours, hindering the capture of vital audio data.

via Fox 12 Oregon|

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