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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 ...
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 Airlines flight in 2024, NTSB chair says
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, ...
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 ...
NTSB blames Boeing training failures, missing bolts in 737 Max door plug blowout
The National Transportation Safety Board recommended more hands-on training and oversight at Boeing after an Alaska Airlines ...
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Multiple system failures led to Alaska 737-9 door plug blowout, NTSB concludes
An investigation by the NTSB into the door plug blowout aboard an Alaska Boeing 737-9 has concluded that “multiple system ...
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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 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.
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NTSB Finds Boeing at Fault for 2024 Alaska Airlines Door Plug Blowout
The NTSB is calling out Boeing for improper training and oversight of its factory workers that caused the 2024 Alaska ...
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NTSB probes Boeing door plug blowout on Alaska Airlines flight
A preliminary report found that four bolts meant to secure the door plug were missing when the incident occurred.
NTSB says missing bolts among ‘deficiencies’ in Alaska Airlines door plug blowout
The NTSB has found that systemic failures, including missing bolts securing the door plug, led to the door plug blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 in January 2024.
NTSB blames Boeing and FAA for Alaska Airlines door plug incident
The NTSB determined that "multiple system failures," including poor practices at Boeing and poor oversight by the FAA, caused ...