NTSB investigates mid-flight door panel blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 operated by Alaska Airlines, resulting in minor injuries to eight people.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a mid-flight door panel blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by Alaska Airlines on January 5th. A two-day hearing began on August 6th, during which NTSB investigators will present evidence and witness testimonies. The incident involved 171 passengers and 6 crew members, resulting in minor injuries to eight people. The NTSB will question Boeing officials, suppliers, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about the incident, focusing on manufacturing and inspections, safety systems, and the FAA's supervision of Boeing. The hearing aims to identify the cause of the incident and improve safety standards, but a probable cause will not be determined during the hearing, which may take another year or longer.