According to United Airlines, during inspections of Boeing 737 Max 9s, bolts requiring “additional tightening” were found. This raised safety concerns, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the aircraft.
Following an incident in which a portion of the fuselage fell from an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9, the inspections were started.
Door plug “installation issues” were acknowledged by United Airlines, who emphasized that they will be fixed prior to the aircraft type returning to service. A fuselage component involved in the incident, the door plug, is being investigated following an emergency landing in Oregon where it came off in midair.
Major airlines United Airlines and Alaska have 171 of these planes grounded by the FAA. As a precaution, United Airlines announced the cancelation of 200 flights.
anticipating more substantial cancellations, and Alaska Airlines emphasized initial reports of “some loose hardware” on its fleet of 737 Max 9.
A checklist for expanded inspections of all 737 Max 9 aircraft, including fasteners, door components, and cabin door exit plugs, was released by the FAA. The statement made clear that before any aircraft is put back into service, corrective measures based on inspection results must be finished.
The emergency descent of Flight 1282 revealed a large hole in the side of the aircraft, which led to the need for oxygen masks and passenger concern. While looking into the event, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has discovered pressurization warnings from other flights using the particular Alaska Airlines Max 9.
Boeing expressed sorry for the effects on passengers and customers and emphasized that safety comes first. Since the 2018–2019 events, the 737 Max has been under close investigation, which has resulted in increased safety precautions and crashes caused by software.
