02/06/2024

Agency Finds Door Bolts Appeared to be Missing in Boeing MAX 9 Jet Accident

The preliminary report says door plug was removed

A door panel that flew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on Jan. 5 appeared to be missing four key bolts, according to a preliminary report from U.S. investigators that provided the first official look into how the frightening mishap took shape.

Lawmakers and the flying public are desperate for answers to what caused the panel to rip off a brand-new Alaska Airlines-operated jet, in what has turned into a full-blown safety and reputational crisis for Boeing.

"Whatever final conclusions are reached, Boeing is accountable for what happened," said Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun. "An event like this must not happen on an airplane that leaves our factory."

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