The Nugget
- The DOJ has launched a criminal inquiry into Boeing after a panel on an Alaska Airlines flight experienced a near-catastrophic incident due to a blown-out panel on a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet.
Key quotes
- "The Justice Department has begun a criminal investigation into Boeing after a panel on one of the company’s planes blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight in early January."
- "On Jan. 5, a panel on a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet operated by Alaska Airlines blew out in midair, exposing passengers to the outside air thousands of feet above ground."
- "The investigation was first reported by The Wall Street Journal."
Key insights
Criminal Inquiry into Boeing
- The DOJ has initiated a criminal investigation regarding a panel blowing out on a Boeing plane during an Alaska Airlines flight.
- The incident involved a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet where a panel blew out, potentially exposing passengers to risks.
- Initial reports indicate that the plane may have left the Boeing factory without the necessary panel securely bolted down.
Make it stick
- 💥 Boeing Blunder: Remember the Boeing incident through the blown-out panel on an Alaska Airlines flight.
- 🛫 DOJ on Boeing: Criminal probe launched by the DOJ into the Boeing plane incident.
- 🔍 Initial Investigation: Panel blow-out incident possibly due to the plane leaving the factory without the necessary panel secured.
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