"NTSB Report: Missing Bolts Led to Boeing 737 Max Door Plug Blowout"
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that bolts were missing from a door plug that blew out midair on a Boeing 737 Max 9 operated by Alaska Airlines last month, causing a gaping hole in the fuselage. The preliminary report places blame on Boeing and provides details about the incident. Boeing's CEO acknowledged responsibility for the issue, and the FAA has grounded the Max 9 planes for inspection.
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