Lawsuit Alleges Boeing's Role in Alaska Airlines Blowout
TL;DR
Seven passengers of the Alaska Airlines flight that made an emergency landing after a door-sized panel blew off the plane are suing the airline and Boeing. The incident, which occurred on a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet, caused rapid depressurization in the cabin. The passengers suffered physical injuries and are seeking damages. The US National Transportation Safety Board found that four key bolts were missing from the door plug, prompting further investigations and legal actions.
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- Man who was almost sucked off plane among group suing Alaska and Boeing The Guardian
- Alaska Airlines blames Boeing for blowout, wants out of passenger lawsuit The Seattle Times
- Seat belt saved passenger’s life on Boeing 737 Max that suffered blowout, lawsuit says MarketWatch
- Report: DOJ opens criminal investigation into Alaska Airlines blowout The Associated Press
- Boeing jetliner bolts missing before midflight blow out The Associated Press
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