‘Loose hardware’ on 737-9 Max jets, flights still running: Latest in the Alaska Airlines investigation

Alaska Airlines flight 1282 made an emergency landing due to a mid-flight incident. The incident has raised concerns about flight safety worldwide. Investigations are underway to determine the cause. Alaska Airlines reported the discovery of "loose hardware" during fleet inspections. United Airlines also faced similar issues with their Boeing jets. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recovered the missing part and is conducting further analysis. Precautionary measures, including grounding Max 9 jets, have been taken by several airline companies.

Jan 9, 2024 - 13:30
‘Loose hardware’ on 737-9 Max jets, flights still running: Latest in the Alaska Airlines investigation
Alaska Airlines flight 1282 made an emergency landing due to a mid-flight incident. The incident has raised concerns about flight safety worldwide. Investigations are underway to determine the cause. Alaska Airlines reported the discovery of "loose hardware" during fleet inspections. United Airlines also faced similar issues with their Boeing jets. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recovered the missing part and is conducting further analysis. Precautionary measures, including grounding Max 9 jets, have been taken by several airline companies.