FBI Launches Criminal Probe Into Alaska Airlines Flight With Door Plug Incident

Published: 22 March 2024 at 19:50

The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation into an Alaska Airlines flight in January, where a door plug on a Boeing 737 Max 9 blew out mid-air, resulting in no fatalities but some injuries. Passengers received letters confirming the probe\'s lengthiness and linking it to a 2021 agreement with Boeing after previous crashes. Alaska Airlines faces a lawsuit for emotional distress. The airline asserts full cooperation but denies being a target. No comments have been provided by Boeing on the ongoing investigation.

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