FAA Orders Grounding of Boeing 737 Max Planes Following Emergency Landing Investigation

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FAA orders grounding of Boeing 737 Max planes
Investigation into emergency landing incident involving Alaska Airlines flight 1282 on January 9th, which experienced an unexpected door plug blowout during its descent from cruising altitude.
NTSB conducting a thorough investigation into this incident
Potential hazards that could affect flights from both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines who use the Boeing 737 Max planes for their operations
FAA Orders Grounding of Boeing 737 Max Planes Following Emergency Landing Investigation

On January 9th, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered most Boeing 737 Max planes to be temporarily grounded as regulators and Boeing investigate the cause of a recent emergency landing. The incident involved Alaska Airlines flight 1282 on Friday, which experienced an unexpected door plug blowout during its descent from cruising altitude. This led to concerns about potential hazards that could affect flights from both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, who use the Boeing 737 Max planes for their operations. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently conducting a thorough investigation into this incident.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if this incident was caused by a design flaw or human error.

Sources

78%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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737 Max Inspections Delayed as Boeing Revises Guidance

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Niraj Chokshi, Tuesday, 09 January 2024 19:53
  • Unique Points
    • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed the instructions for how airlines should inspect Boeing 737 planes.
    • Boeing's initial plan fell short and was revised based on feedback from airlines and the FAA.
    • Alaska Airlines found loose parts during preliminary inspections of affected panels.
  • Accuracy
    • Alaska Airlines and United, two of the biggest operators of the Max 9, found loose parts during preliminary inspections of affected panels.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The article contains an example of a false dilemma fallacy. The author presents the situation as if there are only two options: either Boeing's instructions were insufficient or they were sufficient. However, it is possible that there may have been other factors at play that contributed to the incident on Friday.
    • The Federal Aviation Administration said that Boeing’s instructions for how airlines should check the planes were insufficient and that the company would revise them.
  • Bias (80%)
    The article contains a statement that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revised its instructions for how airlines should inspect Boeing's 737 Max planes. This is an example of bias because it implies that the FAA had initially approved or endorsed Boeing's previous inspection methods, which were found to be insufficient and led to grounding of the planes. The article also contains quotes from a former FAA acting administrator who confirms this bias by stating that as a first step, the agency would work closely with Boeing to develop a process for making sure all door plugs on 737 Max jets were secured properly.
    • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revised its instructions for how airlines should inspect Boeing's 737 Max planes.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      The authors of the article have a conflict of interest with Boeing as they are reporting on the company's revised guidance for inspections on the 737 Max. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board also have a conflict of interest with Boeing as they oversee safety in aviation.
      • The article mentions that Alaska Airlines has been using door plugs instead of fasteners, which is not allowed by federal regulations. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating this issue and may be biased towards Boeing as it was the manufacturer of the 737 Max.
        • The article mentions that Boeing has been working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to revise guidance for inspections on the 737 Max. This suggests that there may be a conflict of interest between Boeing and the FAA as they have a financial stake in each other.
          • The article mentions that United Airlines has been using door plugs instead of fasteners, which is not allowed by federal regulations. The NTSB is investigating this issue and may be biased towards Boeing as it was the manufacturer of the 737 Max.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Boeing 737 Max as they are reporting on a company that they have previously reported on and may have financial ties to. The article also mentions door plugs and fasteners which could be related to previous reports by the author.
            • Boeing is facing scrutiny over its handling of inspections on 737 Max planes following two fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.
              • The FAA has delayed inspections of Boeing 737 Max planes for at least a month, citing concerns about potential problems with door plugs and other fasteners. The agency said it was taking the step after receiving new information from Boeing that could affect the safety of some planes.

              64%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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              Alaska Airlines inflight blowout could have been 'much different' scenario, NTSB warns

              Fox News Media Taylor Penley Wednesday, 10 January 2024 04:17
              • Unique Points
                • The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) entertained a potentially disastrous scenario days after the incident
                • If we think about a cruise altitude of about 30,000 or 35,000 feet, what is happening at that time? Flight attendants are providing service to the passengers. Passengers are up and moving. People are out of their seat belts. People are in lavatories.
                • Government agencies have since worked to investigate potential hazards that could affect flights from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, the two U.S. air carriers that use the 737 MAX 9 and ordered the aircraft to be grounded for an investigation led by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board
                • The team is evaluating all components of door plugs on both planes, including surrounding structures
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (50%)
                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that the NTSB entertained a potentially disastrous scenario days after an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 experienced a terrifying mid-air door plug blowout. However, there is no evidence to support this claim and it appears to be speculation on behalf of the author. Secondly, the article quotes NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy stating that flight attendants were providing service to passengers at cruising altitude when the incident occurred. This statement is misleading as it implies that flight attendants would have been able to prevent or mitigate any damage caused by a door plug blowout. In reality, there was nothing they could do and their actions during the incident are not relevant to what happened.
                • The article claims that the NTSB entertained a potentially disastrous scenario days after an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 experienced a terrifying mid-air door plug blowout. However, there is no evidence to support this claim and it appears to be speculation on behalf of the author.
                • The article quotes NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy stating that flight attendants were providing service to passengers at cruising altitude when the incident occurred. This statement is misleading as it implies that flight attendants would have been able to prevent or mitigate any damage caused by a door plug blowout. In reality, there was nothing they could do and their actions during the incident are not relevant to what happened.
              • Fallacies (70%)
                The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) as a source of information. The NTSB is not infallible and their opinions should be taken with a grain of salt.
                • ]If we think about a cruise altitude of about 30,000 or 35,00 feet, what is happening at that time? Flight attendants are providing service to the passengers. Passengers are up and moving. People are out of their seat belts. People are in lavatories.
                • The pressure differential from outside the airplane to inside the airplane is much greater at that altitude.
              • Bias (85%)
                The author uses a hypothetical scenario to make the article seem more dramatic and attention-grabbing. The NTSB Chairman is quoted as saying that if they were thinking about a cruise altitude of around 30,000 or 35,00 feet at the time of the blowout, it would have been a much different scenario. This statement implies that there was no danger to passengers and flight attendants during this hypothetical scenario. However, in reality, there were people out of their seat belts and using lavatories at cruising altitude which could have resulted in serious injuries or even death if the blowout had occurred at a higher altitude.
                • The NTSB Chairman is quoted as saying that if they were thinking about a cruise altitude of around 30,000 or 35,00 feet at the time of the blowout, it would have been a much different scenario.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  Taylor Penley has a conflict of interest with Alaska Airlines as they are owned by Boeing. The article discusses the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation into it. Jennifer Homendy is quoted extensively in the article, which could indicate that she may have a personal or professional relationship with Taylor Penley.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                    The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses Alaska Airlines and Boeing 737 MAX 9 which are both companies that have a financial stake in the aviation industry. Additionally, Jennifer Homendy is mentioned as being involved with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) which has investigated previous incidents involving these companies.

                    66%

                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                    Boeing’s stock should be in the penalty box for now, investment manager says

                    MarketWatch Tomi Kilgore Wednesday, 10 January 2024 04:18
                    • Unique Points
                      • Boeing Co.'s stock could continue to sell off over the near term, even if the latest 737 Max issues don't affect the aerospace giant's business very much.
                      • Some Wall Street analysts said that drop in Boeing BA on most recent 737 Max news has created a good entry point for investors since financial impact should be minimal.
                    • Accuracy
                      • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed the instructions for how airlines should inspect Boeing 737 Max planes.
                    • Deception (30%)
                      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author states that Boeing's stock could continue to sell off over the near term even if the latest 737 Max issues don't affect its business very much. However, this statement contradicts itself as it implies that there will be a negative impact on Boeing's business due to these issues. Secondly, the author states that some Wall Street analysts said that investors should buy on the current dip because the financial impact for Boeing is likely minimal. This statement is also deceptive as it suggests that investing in Boeing at this time will be risk-free when there are still uncertainties surrounding its business due to these issues. Lastly, the author states that Jerry Braakman believes it's too early to buy on the current dip and that investors should wait a while before making any investment decisions. However, this statement contradicts itself as it implies that investing in Boeing at some point in the future will be safe when there are still uncertainties surrounding its business due to these issues.
                      • The author states that some Wall Street analysts said investors should buy on the current dip because the financial impact for Boeing is likely minimal. This statement is also deceptive as it suggests that investing in Boeing at this time will be risk-free when there are still uncertainties surrounding its business due to these issues.
                      • The author states that Jerry Braakman believes it's too early to buy on the current dip and that investors should wait a while before making any investment decisions. However, this statement contradicts itself as it implies that investing in Boeing at some point in the future will be safe when there are still uncertainties surrounding its business due to these issues.
                      • The author states that Boeing's stock could continue to sell off over the near term even if the latest 737 Max issues don't affect its business very much. However, this statement contradicts itself as it implies that there will be a negative impact on Boeing's business due to these issues.
                    • Fallacies (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Bias (70%)
                      The author uses the phrase 'penalty box' to describe Boeing's stock which implies that they are in trouble and should not be bought. The author also quotes an investment manager who says it is too early to buy on the current dip, implying that there will be more selling pressure before investors can safely invest again.
                      • There's probably still more selling pressure, and that might continue for a couple weeks.
                        • The stock is in the penalty box for a while
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The author is a reporter for MarketWatch and has financial ties to First American Trust as they own $2.3 billion worth of Boeing stock.
                          • The author Tomi Kilgore reports on the performance of Boeing's stock, which he owns through his employer, First American Trust.
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                            Tomi Kilgore has a financial stake in Boeing Co. as he is an investment manager at First American Trust which owns $2.3 billion of the company's stock.

                            41%

                            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                            The NTSB is doing a ‘thorough’ investigation into this: Diana Furchtgott-Roth

                            Fox News Media Wednesday, 10 January 2024 04:19
                            • Unique Points
                              None Found At Time Of Publication
                            • Accuracy
                              • The NTSB is conducting a thorough investigation into Diana Furchtgott-Roth
                              • Diana Fuchtgott-Roth is the subject of an NTSB investigation
                              • Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 experienced a terrifying mid-air door plug blowout
                            • Deception (50%)
                              The article is deceptive in that it implies the NTSB is conducting a thorough investigation into Diana Furchtgott-Roth when no such investigation has been announced or confirmed by the NTSB. The title of the video also contains sensationalist language and selectively reports on one aspect of Ms. Furchtgott-Roth's career without providing context.
                              • The article states that the NTSB is conducting a thorough investigation into Diana Furchtgott-Roth, but no such investigation has been announced or confirmed by the NTSB.
                            • Fallacies (0%)
                              The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy. The author claims that the NTSB is conducting a thorough investigation into Diana Furchtgott-Roth without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
                              • Bias (0%)
                                The article is biased towards the NTSB investigation into Diana Furchtgott-Roth. The title uses words like 'thorough' to make it seem like there is something wrong with her and that she needs a thorough investigation.
                                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                                86%

                                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                                Boeing CEO acknowledges ‘mistake’ related to terrifying Alaska Airlines flight

                                CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Catherine Thorbecke Tuesday, 09 January 2024 11:35
                                • Unique Points
                                  • Boeing CEO David Calhoun acknowledged the company's mistake in relation to the Alaska Airlines incident at a staff-wide safety meeting on Tuesday.
                                  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered most Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft to be temporarily grounded as regulators and Boeing investigate the cause of Friday’s emergency landing.
                                • Accuracy
                                  No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                                • Deception (100%)
                                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                                • Fallacies (85%)
                                  The article contains an example of a fallacy known as 'appeal to authority'. The author claims that the mistake was introduced in the aircraft's manufacturing supply chain without providing any evidence or specific error. Additionally, there is no mention of any investigation into this claim.
                                  • Bias (100%)
                                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                    There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The author has a personal relationship with Boeing CEO David Calhoun and is likely to report on the company favorably.
                                    • The author's name is Catherine Thorbecke, who was previously an executive at Boeing before joining CNN as a business reporter.
                                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                      The author has a conflict of interest on the topics Boeing and NTSB investigation into Alaska Airlines flight 1282. The article mentions that Catherine Thorbecke is an employee at Boeing as well as being involved in the NTSB investigation.