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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 ...
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 ...
Another hit to Boeing as NTSB faults plane maker over infamous Alaska Airlines door debacle
Another hit to Boeing as NTSB faults plane maker over infamous Alaska Airlines door debacle - Chair Jennifer Homendy tells ...
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 ...
Systemic failures led to a door plug flying off Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737 Max, NTSB says
The heroic actions by the crew of Alaska Airlines flight 1282 ensured everyone survived last year when a door plug panel flew off the plane shortly after takeoff, leaving a gaping hole that sucked ...
Boeing didn't train factory staff well enough in the lead up to the Alaska Airlines 737 Max blowout, NTSB says
One of a team of 24 had opened a door-plug before, but he was on vacation — leading the NTSB to criticise Boeing's on-the-job training.
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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 ...
Systemic failure led to Alaska Airlines door plug blowout, NTSB head says
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board is blaming systemic failures for a door plug blowout in the skies over Portland in January 2024.
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NTSB: Boeing’s oversight failures caused MAX 9 door plug blowout; FAA also criticised
The NTSB has determined that Boeing’s inadequate training, oversight, and documentation practices led to the mid-exit door (MED) plug blowout on an Alaska ...