FAA investigates Boeing 737 Max 9 after door plug incident
OAN’s Abril Elfi
10:53 AM – Thursday, January 11, 2024
The FAA Investigates Boeing 737 Max 9 Door Plug Incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into a Boeing 737 Max 9 after a door plug blew off mid-air.
The FAA announced on Wednesday that they are formally investigating the incident where a piece blew out mid-air, leading to an emergency landing.
The FAA expressed that the incident on Alaska Airlines’ MAX 9 should never have occurred and must not happen again.
After discovering further discrepancies, the FAA sent a letter to Boeing, stating their intention to determine if Boeing failed to ensure the safety of their products in compliance with FAA regulations.
“This investigation is a result of an incident on a Boeing Model 737-9 MAX where it lost a ‘plug’ type passenger door and additional discrepancies,” the statement said. “Boeing’s manufacturing practices need to comply with the high safety standards they’re legally accountable to meet.”
Following the incident, the FAA grounded 171 Boeing planes with the same panel for safety inspections.
Alaska and United Airlines recently discovered loose bolts on plug doors of multiple Boeing 737 Max 9 planes during inspections.
The carriers now require revised inspections from Boeing and FAA-approved maintenance inspections before resuming flights.
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What actions has the FAA taken in response to the incident with the Boeing 737 Max 9?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation into a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft after a door plug incident occurred mid-air. The FAA announced on Wednesday that they are formally looking into the incident where a piece of the aircraft’s door blew out, resulting in an emergency landing.
The FAA has expressed that such an incident should never have taken place and should be prevented from happening again in the future. In light of further discrepancies found during the investigation, the FAA has sent a letter to Boeing, stating their intention to determine if Boeing has failed to ensure the safety of their products according to FAA regulations.
A statement from the FAA reads, “This investigation is a result of an incident on a Boeing Model 737-9 MAX where it lost a ‘plug’ type passenger door and additional discrepancies. Boeing’s manufacturing practices need to comply with the high safety standards they’re legally accountable to meet.”
In response to the incident, the FAA has grounded 171 Boeing planes with the same panel for safety inspections. Alaska and United Airlines have also discovered loose bolts on plug doors of multiple Boeing 737 Max 9 planes during inspections. As a result, the airlines now require revised inspections from Boeing and FAA-approved maintenance inspections before resuming flights.
It is crucial for airline carriers and aircraft manufacturers to prioritize safety standards and adhere to regulations to ensure the well-being of passengers. The FAA’s investigation into the Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug incident is a step toward identifying any shortcomings and preventing similar incidents in the future.
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