Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 faces mid-air decompression at 16,000ft due to missing bolts on a door panel, leading to an emergency landing and minor injuries to passengers.
On January 5, 2024, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, a Boeing 737 Max 9, faced a mid-air emergency when a door panel blew out shortly after takeoff, causing a significant decompression at 16,000 feet. First Officer Emily Wiprud and the captain made a safe emergency landing in Portland within 20 minutes. Although minor injuries were reported among passengers, no fatalities occurred. Investigations revealed the door plug was missing four critical bolts, prompting legal action and scrutiny of Boeing's safety practices.
September 11, 2024
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