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Boeing 747-9 mid-air malfunction: Inability to locate records for door panel maintenance
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on March 10, 2024
Boeing admits inability to locate maintenance records for a malfunctioning door panel during an Alaska Airlines flight in a letter to Congress. Sen. Maria Cantwell demands response regarding grounding of Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737-9 fleet. Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci announces emergency landing in Portland. Records...
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Published on March 8, 2024 - 01:31
Another Mid-Flight Boeing Incident Occurs Amid Increased Scrutiny
Another Mid-Flight , Boeing Incident Occurs, Amid Increased Scrutiny.
On March 4, a United Airlines Boeing 737
flight was forced to make an emergency
landing after bursting into flames mid-air. .
'The Independent' reports that the
plane's engine exploded shortly after
taking off from Fort Meyers, Florida. .
The Houston-bound flight was forced
to make an emergency landing
just moments after taking off. .
No injuries were
linked to the incident.
According to United Airlines, , "the flight landed safely, and the
passengers deplaned normally.".
The airline added that it, "arranged for a new aircraft to take
our customers to their destination.".
'The Independent' reports that the cause
of the accident is currently under investigation
by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). .
In January, Boeing came under increased
scrutiny after a door panel on a 737 Max 9
blew off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight.
In January, Boeing came under increased
scrutiny after a door panel on a 737 Max 9
blew off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight.
Following the incident, in which several passengers were injured,
all Boeing 737 Max 9s were grounded, and investigations were
opened by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.
Boeing must commit to real and
profound improvements. Making
foundational change will require
a sustained effort from Boeingโs
leadership, and we are going
to hold them accountable
every step of the way, Mike Whitaker, FAA administrator, via 'The Independent'