United and Alaska find loose parts during MAX 9 inspections
United has found multiple issues during inspections of door plugs, similar to the one that was blown out on an Alaska flight, on its MAX 9s.
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United has found multiple issues during inspections of door plugs, similar to the one that was blown out on an Alaska flight, on its MAX 9s.
Inspections and a federal investigation are underway after a door plug detached in-flight on an Alaska Airlines plane bound for Southern California.
Inspections and a federal investigation are underway after a door plug detached in-flight on an Alaska Airlines plane bound for Southern California.
Safety standards and is staying in close contact with the airlines. here's erin delmore with the latest. after a panel blew off the plane operated by alaska airlines midflight on friday the faa grounded more than 170 other max 9s. upon inspection they found problems with more doors. loose bolts on five panels in otherjets of that model. the news was reported by air current. united in a statement said the company found instances that appeared to relate to installation issues in the door plug, for example, bolts that needed tightening. that was on saturday with preliminary inspection is beginnin...
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