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us1 year ago•2 min saved

"FBI Warns Alaska Airlines Passengers of Potential Midair Crime"

The FBI has informed passengers of an Alaska Airlines flight that experienced a midair panel blowout that they may be "victims of a crime," as the Justice Department initiates a criminal probe into the incident. The plane, en route from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, had to make an emergency landing after a door plug blew off mid-flight, leading to a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines and Boeing. The FBI letter, obtained by CBS News, stated that a "large number of potential victims" are involved, and the Justice Department's investigation is ongoing.

via CBS News|

#alaska-airlines #boeing #criminal-investigation

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

"FBI Notifies Midair Blowout Flight Passengers of Potential Crime Victim Status"

Passengers on an Alaska Airlines flight received a letter from the FBI stating they may be crime victims due to a midair blowout incident earlier this year, with the Department of Justice launching a criminal probe into the incident. The FBI letter informed passengers of their potential victim status and provided information about the FBI’s Victim Assistance Program, while an attorney representing some passengers described the Boeing plane involved as "essentially a time bomb" due to missing critical bolts.

via The Hill|

#alaska-airlines #boeing #crime

aviation-safety1 year ago•2 min saved

"Portland Couple Files Lawsuit Against Alaska Airlines and Boeing Over Midair Blowout"

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 couple, along with another passenger, experienced a door plug blowing out midair, causing intense wind and fear. Their attorney claims there were warning signs before the flight and suggests that outsourcing manufacturing may have contributed to the incident. The couple seeks accountability and hopes to prevent similar incidents in the future.

via KOMO News|

#alaska-airlines #aviation-safety #boeing

aviation-lawsuit1 year ago•2 min saved

"Portland Couple's Lawsuit Against Alaska Airlines and Boeing Over Midair Blowout"

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.

via KATU|

#alaska-airlines #aviation-lawsuit #aviation-safety

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"SNL Mocks Alaska Airlines in Hilarious Skit"

"SNL" aired a mock commercial poking fun at Alaska Airlines' response to a recent midair blowout incident during its first episode of the new year. The commercial featured a dramatic reenactment of the flight, new safety features, and humorous commentary on the airline's response to the incident, including a reference to an earlier pilot incident. The skit parodied the airline's marketing campaign and slogan, highlighting the near-catastrophic incident and the airline's subsequent changes and inspections.

via New York Post |

#alaska-airlines #entertainment #flight-incident