Boeing 737 Was Missing Bolts Before Door Plug Flew Off During Alaska Airlines Flight, Federal Probe Says
Alaska Air(ALK) Forbes·2024-02-06 21:46ToplineThe metal door plug that flew off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 in midair last month was opened at a Boeing factory and reinstalled without several key bolts, federal investigators found Tuesday, as the airplane manufacturer faces intense pressure over safety concerns.Inspections by Alaska Airlines and United uncovered loose bolts on door panels for grounded Boeing ... [+] 737 Max 9 planes.Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Key FactsThe lack of damage to the door plug—which fell ...