Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing after window blows out

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Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes

The Justice Department has determined that Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid criminal prosecution after two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft.

apnews.com

In a letter filed Tuesday in federal court in Texas, Glenn Leon, head of the Justice Department criminal division’s fraud section, said Boeing violated terms of the settlement by failing to make promised changes to detect and prevent violations of federal anti-fraud laws.

The determination means that Boeing could be prosecuted “for any federal criminal violation of which the United States has knowledge,” including the charge of fraud that the company hoped to avoid with the settlement, the Justice Department said.

 

[Canaille]

Documents provide insight into the death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Documents provided by the Charleston Police Department (CPD) and Charleston County Coroner’s Office on Friday afternoon provided insight into the death of John Barnett, a …

www.counton2.com

I’m so sad for him. Was there never a thread on here just for him? I still have so many questions.

 

[IceIce9]

United Airlines confirmed that a flight from Boston to San Francisco on Tuesday morning made an emergency landing in Denver due to a potential mechanical problem, reigniting concerns about the safety of Boeing aircraft.

After the crew reported a possible mechanical issue, United Airlines Flight 625 landed safely at Denver International Airport at around 9:10 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Flight from Boston to San Francisco makes emergency landing in Denver

A United Airlines flight from Boston to San Francisco was forced to make an emergency landing in Denver on Tuesday morning.

www.boston25news.com

 

[Rikissa]

I just watched a video about the Alaska flight where a pilot explains everything that happened, both before while the plane was manufactured, and during the flight. The host/pilot is a teacher and a monitor for other pilots, and I find his explanations of what has happened easy to understand even for someone not familiar with flying.
It's very worth to watch toget an understanding of all that went wrong gere (as well as his other videos).

 

[Elley Mae]

FAA Administrator Whitaker Testifies on Boeing and Aviation Safety

FAA Administrator Whitaker Testifies on Boeing and Aviation Safety

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker testified on Boeing manufacturing and aviation safety before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

www.c-span.org

 

[IceIce9]

A Southwest Airlines flight is under investigation after an aircraft dropped within 400 feet of the ocean following an aborted landing attempt.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8, which had been flying between cities from Honolulu to Lihue airport in Kauai, plunged at a maximum descent rate of about 4,400 feet per minute off the coast of Hawaii before climbing back up to safety.

MSN

 

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A Southwest Airlines flight is under investigation after an aircraft dropped within 400 feet of the ocean following an aborted landing attempt.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8, which had been flying between cities from Honolulu to Lihue airport in Kauai, plunged at a maximum descent rate of about 4,400 feet per minute off the coast of Hawaii before climbing back up to safety.

MSN

Seems like pilot error:

The captain opted to put the “newer” first officer in command on the short flight to Lihue despite the forecasts, according to the memo.

The less-experienced first officer “inadvertently” pushed forward on the control column while following movement of the thrust lever caused by the plane’s automatic throttle. The pilot then cut the speed, causing the airplane to descend. Soon after, a warning system sounded alarms signaling the jet was getting too close to the surface and the captain ordered the first officer to increase thrust. The plane then “climbed aggressively” at 8,500 feet per minute, the memo said.

Southwest Plane Plunged Within 400 Feet of Ocean Near Hawaii - BNN Bloomberg

A Southwest Airlines Co. passenger flight in April came within 400 feet of slamming into the ocean off the coast of Hawaii after weather conditions forced pilots to bypass a landing attempt.

www.bnnbloomberg.ca

 

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https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/boeing-ceo-testify-senate/index.html

Live updates: "Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testifies at US Senate"

 

[vls12345]

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/19/business/boeing-families-lawsuit/index.html

Boeing committed ‘the deadliest corporate crime in US history’ and should be fined $24 billion, victims’ families say

 

[vls12345]

https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/boeing-ceo-testify-senate/index.html

‘I know it happens’: Boeing chief admits the company has retaliated against whistleblowers

 

[vls12345]

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/18/business/boeing-whistleblower-calhoun-testimony/index.html

Boeing hid questionable parts from regulators that may have been installed in 737 Max planes, new whistleblower alleges

 

[Eli9]

https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/boeing-ceo-testify-senate/index.html

Live updates: "Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testifies at US Senate"

He testified that his salary this year is 32.8 million. That's up 45% from last year.

 

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Boeing Agrees to Buy Spirit AeroSystems, a Longtime Supplier

The multibillion-dollar deal will reverse a decision the plane maker made two decades ago to outsource production of key parts to independent suppliers.

www.nytimes.com

Boeing said on Monday that it had agreed to buy a major supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, ending a nearly two-decade experiment in outsourcing production of major components of its commercial planes, including the body of the 737 Max and parts of the 767, 777 and 787.

In buying Spirit, Boeing hopes to stem quality problems that have plagued the supplier in recent years.

 

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The NTSB is mad.

Boeing Sanctioned for Sharing Non-Public Investigative Information With Media on 737 Max 9 Door Plug Investigation

www.ntsb.gov

The National Transportation Safety Board announced a series of restrictions and sanctions on Boeing after the company blatantly violated NTSB investigative regulations–and Boeing’s signed party agreement with the NTSB–by providing non-public investigative information to the media and speculating about possible causes of the Jan. 5 door-plug blowout on a Boeing passenger jet in Portland, Oregon.

 

[Rikissa]

The relatives of the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes are furious about the US government offering Boeing a "sweetheart plea deal".

US government to offer Boeing 'sweetheart deal', lawyer says

The deal includes a fine, three years of probation and safety audits, according to a lawyer representing the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes.

www.bbc.com

 

[Sleuth5]

And not just the window, but the surrounding frame in the fuselage! No injuries, thankfully (that I know of).

The plane took off from Portland, Oregon and was headed to Ontario, California, outside L.A., when this happened. It was able to turn around and land safely in Portland.

We're sure having a lot of freakish air incidents, aren't we?

https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/06/us/alaska-airlines-window-landing/index.html

Looks like some of these airplanes may be past their “sell by” dates.

 

[ElizB]

The NTSB is mad.

Boeing Sanctioned for Sharing Non-Public Investigative Information With Media on 737 Max 9 Door Plug Investigation

www.ntsb.gov

The National Transportation Safety Board announced a series of restrictions and sanctions on Boeing after the company blatantly violated NTSB investigative regulations–and Boeing’s signed party agreement with the NTSB–by providing non-public investigative information to the media and speculating about possible causes of the Jan. 5 door-plug blowout on a Boeing passenger jet in Portland, Oregon.

The Air Show - Boeing’s unforced error
One of the hosts of this podcast attended the media event that got Boeing in trouble with the NTSB. He recorded part of a briefing by Boeing Senior V.P. of Quality, Elizabeth Lund. There is some interesting info about the door plug.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-air-show/id1735858856?i=1000660574536