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aviation-lawsuit1 year ago•2 min saved

Lawsuit: Alaska Airlines and Boeing Face $1B Claim for Mid-Air Blowout Incident

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.

via New York Post |

#alaska-airlines #aviation-lawsuit #boeing

aviation-safety2 years ago•4 min saved

"NTSB Finds Door Plug from Alaska Airlines 1282 Before Mid-Air Blowout"

Alaska Airlines placed restrictions on a Boeing 737 Max 9 after pressurization warnings in the days before a dramatic mid-air blowout, with the missing section of the plane found in a Portland teacher's backyard. The plane, which made a safe emergency landing, had been prevented from making long-haul flights over water due to the warnings. The NTSB reported that the force of the blowout caused the cockpit door to open, and a laminated checklist and headset to fly into the cabin. The FAA has grounded 171 planes of the same type for safety checks, impacting operations for several airlines.

via BBC.com|

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

transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

"Update: Alaska Airlines Flight Fuselage Blowout Investigation Continues"

NTSB officials provided an update on the mid-air blowout of an Alaska Airlines flight bound for Southern California, which suffered a violent decompression, creating a hole in the fuselage. The investigation is in the fact-finding phase, with no leading theory on the cause. Officials are seeking public assistance in locating a "door plug" that blew off during the incident. The flight attendants and crew were commended for their response, and further interviews with passengers and crew are planned. Both United Airlines and Alaska have grounded their 737 Max 9 jetliners pending inspection guidance.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

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