The NTSB chair, Jennifer Homendy, stated the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 emergency was entirely avoidable due to Boeing neglecting to address unauthorized production work, indicating the accident should have been caught long before.
Homendy highlighted Boeing's lack of proper documentation for the removal and re-installation of the 737 Max 9 door plug, emphasizing that if the company had learned from past mistakes, the issue would have been prevented.
Homendy raised concerns about the FAA's oversight of Boeing, pointing out a history of defects, missing documents, and incorrect policies, indicating a long-standing issue that needs addressing.
Following the incident, the FAA imposed restrictions on Boeing's production expansion and initiated a review, requiring significant quality improvements before permitting a production hike, as confirmed by FAA administrator, Mike Whitaker.
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