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flag FAA and Boeing failures led to a door panel detaching from an Alaska Airlines flight, causing decompression.

flag The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) concluded that systemic failures at Boeing and ineffective oversight by the FAA led to a door plug panel flying off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max in January 2024. flag The incident caused a rapid decompression, sucking objects out of the cabin, but heroic actions by the crew ensured everyone survived. flag NTSB found four bolts securing the panel were removed and not replaced during repairs. flag Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems are redesigning the panels with a backup system, expected to be certified by 2026. flag The FAA has vowed to strengthen audits and inspections.

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