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Systemic failures led to a door plug flying off a Boeing 737 Max, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board chairwoman says heroic actions by the crew aboard an Alaska Airlines flight ensured ...
"Multiple system failures" led to door plug flying off Alaska flight, NTSB says
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, ...
NTSB criticizes both Boeing and FAA for terrifying Alaska Airlines door plug incident
Boeing will be back in the hot seat Tuesday as the National Transportation Safety Board holds a hearing to present its ...
NTSB Chair says systemic failures led to door plug flying off Boeing 737 Max plane midflight
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said the heroic actions of the crew aboard Alaska Airlines flight ...
NTSB blames Boeing, FAA in terrifying Alaska Airlines door blowout
The National Transportation Safety Board found Boeing and the FAA responsible for "multiple system failures," leading to ...
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NTSB: Boeing, FAA Share Blame for Door Plug Blowout
In its final report, the NTSB criticized the FAA for its inadequate oversight of Boeing and supplier Spirit Aerosystems ...
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NTSB faults Boeing for lack of safety protocols in 737 Max door plug blowout
The nation's top safety investigators concluded there were multiple systemic failures that led to a midair blowout during the ...
NTSB blames Boeing, FAA for cause of Alaska Airlines door plug blowout
The mid-exit door plug separated from the Boeing 737 Max 9 passenger plane on Jan. 5, 2024, minutes after Flight 1282 took ...
NTSB blames Boeing for Portland flight door plug break, details chilling moments from crew
The NTSB officially faults Boeing for a door plug flying off in mid-air during an Alaska Airlines flight leaving Portland.
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Boeing 737 Max door plug incident: NTSB to announce investigation’s findings | CNN Business
“The safety deficiencies that led to this accident should have been evident to Boeing and the FAA,” NTSB chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said in opening remarks. “I have lots of questions about ...
NTSB finds systemic failures with FAA, Boeing led to Alaska Airlines door plug flying off mid-flight
In January 2024, a door plug blew out minutes into a flight originating from Portland, Oregon, at about 16,000 feet.