All articles tagged with #door plug
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Newser
The NTSB found that a safety oversight involving improperly reinstalled bolts on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 led to a door panel detachment, with Boeing and the FAA criticized for overlooking safety issues; only one trained technician was involved in the repair, and the incident prompted safety recommendations and ongoing reviews by Boeing and the FAA.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
The NTSB is facing challenges in its investigation of the Alaska Airlines midair emergency involving a Boeing 737 Max 9 due to overwritten video footage of the door plug removal and the lack of records from Boeing. The agency is also struggling to identify the workers involved in the maintenance, and the justice department has opened a criminal investigation. Boeing has admitted that required documents detailing the removal of the door plug were never created, and the FAA has taken measures to address systemic quality-control issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chair, Jennifer Homendy, revealed that Boeing overwrote surveillance footage of the repair facility where a door plug was reinstalled before a blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight. The NTSB is still unable to identify the Boeing employees who worked on the failed door plug, as Boeing claims to have no records of the work being performed. The NTSB will hold an investigative hearing in August to determine the cause of the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 experienced a door plug blowout midflight, drawing attention to Boeing's manufacturing processes and airline safety procedures. The airline's engineers had scheduled the plane for maintenance due to warning light concerns, but it remained in service with restrictions until the incident occurred. Although the plane landed safely and no serious injuries were reported, the incident has raised questions about safety protocols and decision-making processes within the airline industry.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Boeing has stated that it cannot locate documents related to the door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet in January, suggesting that such records may never have existed. This comes amid a federal investigation into the incident, with the NTSB accusing Boeing of withholding key information. The NTSB's preliminary report indicated that the door plug was missing four key bolts, and investigations are ongoing to determine responsibility for the improper reattachment of the door plug. The incident has prompted scrutiny from multiple agencies, including the NTSB, FAA, and the Department of Justice, which has opened a criminal probe into the matter.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has criticized Boeing for withholding crucial information about a door plug panel that blew off an in-flight 737 Max 9 jet in January. The NTSB is still unable to determine who opened and closed the door plug, and Boeing has not provided the names of the employees involved or documentation of the work. Boeing disputes the NTSB's account but has acknowledged the possibility that the requested documents may not exist. Regulators at the Federal Aviation Administration are also concerned about systemic quality-control issues at Boeing and its suppliers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by OregonLive
Passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, which experienced a door plug blowout on Jan. 5, are suing Boeing and the airline, alleging that a "whistling sound" near the plug had been reported on a previous flight but not addressed. Attorney Mark Lindquist criticized Boeing for cutting corners on quality, stating that the company is "going in circles" with its safety measures.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Business
The FAA is instructing airlines to visually inspect mid-exit door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER aircraft as part of its review following an incident involving a detached door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight. This comes as the FAA continues to review grounded Boeing 737-9 MAX planes. The agency has completed at least 40 inspections of the MAX aircraft and has notified Boeing of an investigation to determine if the company failed to ensure completed products conformed to approved design and were in a condition for safe operation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by View from the Wing
The door plug of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 came off inflight, leading to rapid depressurization and subsequent grounding of the aircraft type. Inspections have revealed loose door plugs on other planes, raising concerns about potential design flaws or structural issues. The possibility of structural flexing due to the heavier engines of the MAX 9 and the lack of additional structural support in the area where the door plug is located needs to be investigated. If bolts continue to loosen, it could indicate a design issue with the aircraft, prompting the need for frequent inspections and potential reinforcement.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TODAY
A door plug that flew off an Alaska Airlines jet midflight has been found in Oregon. The incident occurred during a flight from Seattle to Los Angeles, prompting the pilots to declare an emergency and return to Seattle. The missing plug was discovered in a residential area in Oregon, and the airline is working with authorities to investigate the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
The missing door plug from the Alaska Airlines plane that detached midflight has been found in a Portland-area resident's backyard, providing a crucial piece of evidence for the NTSB investigation. The cockpit voice recorder's data was inadvertently taped over, complicating the probe, and the NTSB is calling for an expansion of the minimum recording time on such devices. Investigators are focusing on how the door plug was fastened and whether there were any failures related to it, while also examining air pressurization alerts that occurred prior to the accident.