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“We will approach it by admitting our mistake. “We will approach the case with complete, 100 percent transparency every step of the way,” Calhoun said, according to the BBC.
He reiterated that the aircraft manufacturer would cooperate fully with the US National Transportation Safety Board in investigating the cause of the emergency.
Calhoun added that investigators and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reach a conclusion about the cause of the incident and that the FAA will ensure that procedures are put in place “so that every other aircraft that takes to the skies is safe and secure.” is.” This event cannot happen again and can never be repeated. He himself did not name the cause of the incident. He also expressed his condolences for those affected by the incident.
Inspectors examine a Boeing 737 whose door fell off in flight (video without sound)Video: Reuters
After takeoff, a window and part of the fuselage fell off the Boeing
The Boeing 737 MAX 9s delivered to Alaska Airlines have such a seating arrangement that they do not need this emergency exit on the left, which is covered by a 27 kg window pane.
The plate broke off after the plane took off from Portland. It happened during a climb, apparently the frame didn’t hold it and the plate was knocked out due to excess pressure in the fuselage compared to the pressure of the surrounding air.
The aircraft had already had problems with excess pressure in the fuselage in the previous three years. The warning light came on repeatedly indicating there was a problem.
Inspections of other planes at United revealed that on five planes some of the panels were not screwed tightly together, even though they were new planes.
The plane from which the door fell out had previous problems
During inspections of Boeing 737 MAX 9, loose screws were found on several aircraft
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