Preliminary 737-9 Door Plug Checks Reveal Possible Installation Problems
Credit: NTSB
Preliminary inspections of Boeing 737-9 exit door plugs at United Airlines and Alaska Airlines found loose bolts and other potential issues, the carriers confirmed Jan. 8—findings that could be linked to the Jan. 5 in-flight separation of the same type of panel from an Alaska aircraft. “Since we...
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