"FAA Grounds Boeing MAX 9 After Inflight Blowout Concerns"
The Boeing 737 Max 9 that suffered an inflight blowout over Oregon had been restricted from long flights over water due to a warning light indicating a potential pressurization problem. The plane had experienced the warning light on three previous flights before the incident. The missing door plug was found near Portland, and the FAA ordered the grounding of 171 Max 9s for inspection. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, the only U.S. carriers flying the Max 9, faced flight cancellations. The incident raised concerns about the safety of the Max series, which has faced previous issues and two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.