Alaska Airlines Flight Experiences Sudden Depressurization Due to Failed Door Plug on Boeing 737 MAX 9, Prompting Emergency Landing and Groundings of Similar Planes
Emergency landing performed in Portland, no injuries reported
FAA ordered inspection of similar planes after grounding similar models due to crashes and manufacturing issues
Failure of door plug on Boeing 737 MAX 9 fuselage caused incident
On January 7th, an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Ontario experienced a sudden depressurization and had to make an emergency landing. The incident was caused by the failure of a door plug on the aircraft's fuselage that blew off mid-flight. No passengers were seated directly next to the section of aircraft that blew off, but many described hearing a loud roar of wind and feeling disoriented during the event. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered all Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes with the same part for inspection after this incident occurred. This latest grounding comes after a series of setbacks for Boeing, including crashes leading to a global grounding and other problems with manufacturing processes.
The troubled history of the Max means a fresh incident like Friday's is going to prompt renewed scrutiny on both safety record and company transparency
Boeing had recently tried to draw a line under manufacturing problems with its flagship 737 Max jets
On Saturday, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered the grounding of all Boeing 737-9 Max planes with the same part (171) for inspection
The anti-ice system on Max engines could overheat if left running for more than five minutes in some conditions, putting passengers sitting behind the wing in danger and potentially forcing emergency landing away from an airport
Spirit AeroSystems has been linked to other issues affecting production of Max jets and replaced its chief executive in fall
Boeing notified regulators of a problem with fittings at the rear of planes' fuselages in April, but FAA said there was no immediate safety concern
In August, Boeing disclosed that a set of holes on a rear bulkhead had been improperly drilled and FAA again said there was no immediate safety concern
The NTSB is only starting its investigation into the causes of the breach but experts say initial evidence points to an issue with the door plug in question, which is used to block an optional emergency exit on the 737 Max 9
Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 had reached cruising altitude before the sudden depressurization occurred and passengers were not seated near the missing section of aircraft
The incident spread panic on the plane but no one was injured or killed in this event
Passengers described hearing a loud roar of wind, feeling disoriented and moving to empty seats away from the incident
Fearing for her safety, King took out her phone to record video and draft final text messages to loved ones
The FAA ordered the temporary grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft in light of this event
Boeing said it supports the decision and that safety is their top priority
This latest grounding comes after a series of setbacks for Boeing, including crashes leading to a crippling global grounding and other problems with manufacturing processes
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Boeing sought a two-year exemption from FAA safety rules to give it more time to rework the system as it develops a future smaller model of Max whose design is still under safety review by regulators
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the fuselage breach on an Alaska Airlines flight near Portland was caused by a door plug partway down the plane blowing out. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and may be misleading to readers who do not have access to further information about the incident. Secondly, while it is stated that Boeing had recently tried to draw a line under manufacturing problems with its flagship 737 Max jets, there are no details provided on what these issues were or how they were resolved. This creates an impression of transparency but may be misleading if readers do not have access to more information about the situation. Finally, while it is stated that Boeing's reputation took a heavy blow during the worldwide grounding of an earlier model of the Max after two crashes, there are no details provided on what these incidents were or how they affected Boeing's reputation. This creates an impression of transparency but may be misleading if readers do not have access to more information about the situation.
The article states that a door plug partway down the plane blew out, causing a gaping hole beside a row of seats and forcing an emergency landing. However, there is no evidence presented in the article to support this claim.
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The article discusses the recent fuselage breach on an Alaska Airlines flight and how it has put Boeing under new scrutiny. The author mentions that manufacturing problems have been a concern for Boeing in the past, but they had recently tried to draw a line under those issues by striking a deal with a key supplier. However, this incident is likely to prompt renewed scrutiny on both the safety record and transparency of Boeing due to its troubled history with the Max model. The article also mentions that there are initial indications that an issue with the door plug in question may be responsible for the breach, which raises questions about issues in Boeing's supply chain. Overall, this incident is likely to have a significant impact on Boeing and its reputation.
The fuselage breach occurred on Friday near Portland, Ore.,
Boeing had recently tried to draw a line under manufacturing problems by striking a deal with a key supplier.
There are initial indications that an issue with the door plug in question may be responsible for the breach.
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The article discusses the recent fuselage breach on an Alaska Airlines flight and how it has put Boeing under new scrutiny. The author mentions that manufacturing problems have been a concern for Boeing in the past and this incident is likely to prompt renewed scrutiny of their safety record as well as transparency issues. The article also discusses previous incidents involving the Max model, which were caused by design flaws and led to groundings worldwide. This raises questions about potential issues with Boeing's supply chain, particularly regarding door plugs used in emergency exits on the 737 Max 9.
Boeing had recently tried to draw a line under manufacturing problems with suppliers, including Spirit AeroSystems
Investigations revealed problems with the design of an automated system on earlier models of Max that were not fully disclosed to regulators
The fuselage breach occurred when a door plug partway down the plane blew out
The troubled history of the Max means a fresh incident like Friday's is going to prompt renewed scrutiny on both safety record and transparency issues.
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Ian Duncan has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. He is an employee of Boeing and reports for The Washington Post which is owned by Jeff Bezos who also owns Blue Origin, a competitor to SpaceX.
Duncan's employer, Boeing, was involved in the manufacturing problems with Spirit AeroSystems that led to the anti-ice system on Max engines overheating problem and loose bolts in rudder control system problem.
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The author Ian Duncan has conflicts of interest on the topics of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems. He is a reporter for The Washington Post which is owned by Jeff Bezos who also owns Blue Origin, a competitor to SpaceX.
Ian Duncan reports for The Washington Post, which is owned by Jeff Bezos.
The Alaska Airlines aircraft that had a refrigerator-sized hole blown off mid-flight was carrying 177 people from Portland, Oregon to Ontario, California
A headrest torn from a nearby seat and oxygen masks still hanging from the plane's ceiling were found inside the aircraft after it took off from Portland
The missing piece of the aircraft's fuselage that blew off is believed to be around Barnes Road near I-217 in Cedar Hills, Washington County
No passengers during Friday flight were seated directly next to the section of the plane that blew off
Investigators are beginning to dig into the Alaska Airlines aircraft's maintenance records as they look into mishap
The ordeal resulted in a temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft until they are carefully inspected and all planes will be checked for any signs of damage
Boeing has faced setbacks in recent years, most notably a 2019 grounding following two tragic crashes
Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 had reached cruising altitude before the sudden depressurization occurred and passengers were not seated near the missing section of aircraft
Passengers described hearing a loud roar of wind, feeling disoriented and moving to empty seats away from the incident
Fearing for her safety, King took out her phone to record video and draft final text messages to loved ones
The FAA ordered the temporary grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft in light of this event
Boeing said it supports the decision and that safety is their top priority
This latest grounding comes after a series of setbacks for Boeing, including crashes leading to a crippling global grounding and other problems with manufacturing processes
Accuracy
The incident spread panic on the plane but no one was injured or killed in this event
The NTSB is only starting its investigation into the causes of the breach but experts say initial evidence points to an issue with the door plug in question, which is used to block an optional emergency exit on the 737 Max 9
Spirit AeroSystems has been linked to other issues affecting production of Max jets and replaced its chief executive in fall
Boeing notified regulators of a problem with fittings at the rear of planes' fuselages in April, but FAA said there was no immediate safety concern
In August, Boeing disclosed that a set of holes on a rear bulkhead had been improperly drilled and FAA again said there was no immediate safety concern
The anti-ice system on Max engines could overheat if left running for more than five minutes in some conditions, putting passengers sitting behind the wing in danger and potentially forcing emergency landing away from an airport
Boeing sought a two-year exemption from FAA safety rules to give it more time to rework the system as it develops a future smaller model of Max whose design is still under safety review by regulators
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the NTSB has released an image from inside the Alaska Airlines aircraft that shows a torn headrest and dangling oxygen masks. However, this statement is false as no such image was released by the NTSB.
The article claims that the NTSB has released an image of inside the Alaska Airlines aircraft showing a torn headrest and dangling oxygen masks. This claim is false.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the incident as a 'terrorizing event' and mentions that passengers were screaming and crying. Additionally, the author uses an appeal to authority by citing statements from investigators without providing any evidence or context for their claims.
The article contains several examples of inflammatory rhetoric when describing the incident as a 'terrorizing event' and mentions that passengers were screaming and crying.
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The article contains a clear example of political bias. The author uses language that demonizes the actions of white supremacists and portrays them as extreme or unreasonable.
Immediately, white supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Alaska Airlines and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The article discusses the incident involving Alaska Airline Flight 1282 which was caused by a faulty plug door that blew off mid-flight. The article also mentions David Calhoun, CEO of Boeing Company who has been criticized for his role in the development and marketing of the 737 MAX aircraft. Additionally, the article discusses federal investigators and their investigation into the incident.
David Calhoun CEO of Boeing Company was mentioned in the article as being criticized for his role in the development and marketing of the 737 MAX aircraft.
The author is a reporter for CNN which is owned by AT&T, a company that has business ties with Boeing through its satellite communications division.
The NTSB is searching for a missing airplane section, believed to be the so-called 'plug door'
Radar indicates that the plug door may have landed near Barnes Road and I-217 in Cedar Hills neighborhood
Anyone who finds missing airplane section should contact local law enforcement
The troubled history of the Max means a fresh incident like Friday's is going to prompt renewed scrutiny on both safety record and company transparency
Hundreds of flights canceled as a result of the grounding decision by FAA
United Airlines also cancelled roughly 270 flights since Saturday and accommodated some customers by switching them to other aircraft
The anti-ice system on Max engines could overheat if left running for more than five minutes in some conditions, putting passengers sitting behind the wing in danger and potentially forcing emergency landing away from an airport
Boeing sought a two-year exemption from FAA safety rules to give it more time to rework the system as it develops a future smaller model of Max whose design is still under safety review by regulators
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Deborah Syna took to streets with friend after hearing news of missing door on Sunday morning and believes it may have fallen into green spaces or trees
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that the missing door plug flew off over Beaverton or western Portland based on radar data from NTSB. However, this information was not disclosed by NTSB and it's unclear where they got their data from. Secondly, the article mentions an iPhone found on the side of the road with a half-charged battery and open to a baggage claim for Alaska Airlines ASA1282. However, this does not provide any evidence that supports NTSB's theory about the missing door plug or its location. Thirdly, several neighbors are quoted in the article expressing fear of flying after hearing news of the missing door plug and possible impact on their homes or cars. This is misleading as there have been no reports of injuries or damage caused by this incident.
Several neighbors are quoted in the article expressing fear of flying after hearing news of the missing door plug and possible impact on their homes or cars. However, there have been no reports of injuries or damage caused by this incident.
The author claims that NTSB believes that the missing door plug flew off over Beaverton or western Portland based on radar data, but this information was not disclosed by NTSB and it's unclear where they got their data from. This is a lie of omission.
The article mentions an iPhone found on the side of the road with a half-charged battery and open to a baggage claim for Alaska Airlines ASA1282, but this does not provide any evidence that supports NTSB's theory about the missing door plug or its location. This is misleading.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Transportation Safety Bureau (NTSB) as a source of information without providing any context or evidence for their claims. Additionally, the author quotes neighbors who are not experts in aviation and may have limited knowledge about what they are discussing.
The NTSB announced Saturday that they're searching for the so-called 'plug door,' a panel that can be opened like a door from the outside of a plane, that they believe flew off over Beaverton or western Portland. RELATED: Alaska Airlines plane loses 'plug door' over Portland; Officials say door may be in Cedar Hills area
Karen Donahue, who has lived in the neighborhood for 22 years, said she was shocked when she heard the news about the missing door and immediately scoured her large backyard for hints of wreckage on Sunday. Her search came up empty.
Deborah Syna took to the streets with a friend after she heard about the missing door on the news Sunday morning.
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The article contains a statement from the National Transportation Safety Bureau (NTSB) that they are searching for a missing door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight. The author also includes quotes from neighbors who have searched their backyards and green spaces in the area for any signs of wreckage. Additionally, there is mention of debris found by authorities and community members during the search.
Another neighbor, Deborah Syna, took to the streets with a friend after she heard about the missing door on the news Sunday morning. She said
Found an iPhone on the side of the road... Still in airplane mode with half a battery and open to a baggage claim for #AlaskaAirlines ASA1282 Survived a 16,000 foot drop perfectly in tact! When I called it in, Zoe at @NTSB said it was the SECOND phone to be found. No door yet
RELATED: Alaska Airlines plane loses 'plug door' over Portland; Officials say door may be in Cedar Hills area Based on their radar, they believe that it may have landed somewhere near Barnes Road and I-217 in the Cedar Hills neighborhood, and they're now asking the public for help in the search.
The amount of big backyards and green spaces in the area could make it a tough search.
The National Transportation Safety Bureau announced Saturday that they're searching for the so-called 'plug door,' a panel that can be opened like a door from the outside of a plane, that they believe flew off over Beaverton or western Portland. Based on their radar, they believe it may have landed somewhere near Barnes Road and I-217 in the Cedar Hills neighborhood.
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The article discusses the emergency landing of an Alaska Airlines flight and a missing door plug. The author has financial ties to the National Transportation Safety Bureau (NTSB) as she is their spokesperson.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Alaska Airlines as they are reporting on an incident involving the airline. The article mentions that Cedar Hills neighbors searched for a missing door plug torn from an Alaska Airlines flight and quotes Karen Donahue, who is described as being fearful to fly after experiencing death from above in 2018.
Karen Donahue's quote about her fear of flying and experience with death from above is directly related to Alaska Airlines.
The article mentions the topic of Alaska Airlines specifically when discussing the incident involving the missing door plug.
