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Boeing didn't train factory staff well enough in the lead up to the Alaska Airlines 737 Max blowout, NTSB says
One of a team of 24 had opened a door-plug before, but he was on vacation — leading the NTSB to criticise Boeing's on-the-job ...
Systemic failures led to a door plug flying off a Boeing 737 Max, NTSB says
Boeing and the FAA have improved training and processes since 2024 incident, according to the NTSB, but board officials said ...
NTSB criticizes both Boeing and FAA for terrifying Alaska Airlines door plug incident
Boeing will be back in the hot seat Tuesday as the National Transportation Safety Board holds a hearing to present its ...
"Multiple system failures" led to door plug flying off Alaska Airlines flight in 2024, NTSB chair says
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, ...
NTSB Chair says systemic failures led to door plug flying off Boeing 737 Max plane midflight
The first six minutes of the flight to Southern California’s Ontario International Airport were routine. The Boeing 737 Max 9 ...
Boeing failed to provide training, oversight to prevent MAX 9 mid-air emergency, NTSB says
Boeing failed to provide adequate training, guidance and oversight to prevent a mid-air cabin panel blowout of a new 737 MAX ...
Boeing to redesign 737 MAX section in wake of Alaska Air blowout, NTSB says
After a year and half of investigating, the top U.S. aviation investigator formally determined that Boeing and its chief ...
NTSB Casts Blame on Boeing, FAA for 2024 Midair Blowout
US safety investigators pointed to breakdowns in Boeing Co.’s manufacturing processes as well as poor oversight by the US ...
NTSB says 'multiple system failures' caused Boeing door plug blowout
The National Transportation Safety Board determined that "multiple system failures," including poor practices at Boeing and ...