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WSJ
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

'Pretty Terrifying': Investigators Start Probe Into Blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282

Federal investigators have begun probing the incident on an Alaska Airlines flight that left a hole in the aircraft while in the air.
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation and seeking the public's assistance in locating the part that blew out. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 months ago
US news

Alaska Airlines grounds aircraft after plane section separates mid-flight

An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon after part of the plane's wall separated midair.
All passengers and crew members were safe, but the airline is grounding its Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft for inspections as a precaution. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 months ago
US news

Door plug that blew out of Boeing plane is found in Portland backyard

The door plug that blew out of an Alaska Airlines flight has been found in a schoolteacher's backyard.
The plane's auto-pressurization fail light had illuminated on three flights prior to the incident, prompting tests and maintenance. [ more ]
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Boston.com
4 months ago
US news

Alaska Airlines grounds 737-9 aircraft after midair window blowout

The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, and the gaping hole caused the cabin to depressurize.
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

California-bound plane makes emergency landing after losing window midair

An Alaska Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing after a hole opened in the side of the plane shortly after takeoff.
The incident occurred when a window and part of the plane's wall blew out while the plane was gaining altitude. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Before a door plug flew off a Boeing plane, an advisory light came on 3 times

The advisory light on the Alaska Airlines plane had come on during previous flights, preventing the aircraft from being used for long flights over water.
The flight crew and attendants described the atmosphere aboard the flight as chaotic, loud, and very violent once a door plug flew off and left a hole on the side of the plane. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Air Canada lands last with worst on-time performance among North American airlines | CBC News

Air Canada had the worst on-time performance among large airlines in North America in 2023 with only 63% of flights landing on time.
Delta Air Lines ranked first with an 85% on-time performance, followed by Alaska Airlines at 82%. [ more ]
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