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    Emergency Landing Drama: Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Incident Sparks Safety Investigation – Latest Info 6pm

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    We are deeply sorry for the disruption the 737-9 MAX grounding has caused our guests. We expect the disruption to last through at least mid-week. For the very latest information visit: – Alaska Airlines (see update below)

    Latest update: 6 p.m. Pacific, Jan. 6

    The investigation into what happened on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 on Friday, Jan. 5, is underway. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has now assumed the lead role in the investigation. Alaska’s safety and technical teams, along with representatives from Boeing, are closely involved in supporting the NTSB.

    At this early stage, here are details that we can share:  

    • As we shared last night, Alaska made the decision to temporarily ground its 737-9 MAX fleet pending inspections which began early this morning.
    • Today, the FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive (EAD), requiring all operators of the 737-9 MAX aircraft to conduct specific inspections before returning the aircraft to service.  We are working with the FAA to ensure that our inspections meet their detailed requirements and comply with the EAD, but this process will take more time.
    • Our voluntary temporary grounding of our 737-9 MAX fleet and ongoing work to comply with the FAA’s EAD has impacted travel plans for many of our guests. As of 4pm PT today, we have cancelled 160 total flights, affecting roughly 23,000 guests. We are identifying necessary cancellations for tomorrow and expect the disruption to last through at least mid-week. A flexible travel policy is in place for guests to change or cancel their flights. Guests should visit alaskaair.com for rebooking options. We are deeply sorry for the disruption this has caused our guests.
    • Eighteen of Alaska’s 737-9 MAX aircraft received in-depth inspections as part of heavy maintenance checks and continued in service today until we received the FAA’s EAD. These aircraft have now also been pulled from service until details about possible additional maintenance work are confirmed with the FAA. We are in touch with the FAA to determine what, if any, further work is required before these aircraft are returned to service.
    • The aircraft involved in flight 1282 was delivered to us on Oct. 31, 2023. The part of the aircraft involved in this event is called a plug door – a specific panel of the fuselage near the rear of the aircraft.
    • Several guests onboard experienced injuries that required medical attention. All guests have now been medically cleared.

    We will continue to share information as we learn more. Thank you to our guests for their understanding as we safely return our fleet of 737-9 MAXs to service.  – Alaska Airlines

    An Alaska Airlines flight, en route from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, was compelled to execute an emergency landing at Portland International Airport on Friday after a substantial section of the aircraft experienced a blowout mid-air.

    No concerning findings uno. Bro, an entire section of the body of the plane blew out mid-air; it is concerning. Stop trying to downplay it. If there were passengers sitting by it, they would be severely injured if not worse. – Romt

    Flight 1282, carrying 171 passengers and six crew members, encountered the incident shortly after departure, prompting the swift decision to return to Portland International Airport for a safe landing. In a statement, the airline emphasized its unwavering commitment to prioritizing the safety of both guests and employees, highlighting the rarity of such occurrences and commending the preparedness of the flight crew.

    The flight, which took off at 4:40 p.m. local time, successfully landed back in Portland around 5:30 p.m., as reported by KPTV.

    One passenger recounted that the sudden depressurization caused mobile phones to be suctioned out of the plane, while a child in proximity to the damaged section lost his shirt due to the forceful decompression.

    I want to applaud the Alaska Airlines pilots and in flight crew that safely landed Flight 1282 after damage to the fuselage. I agree with Alaska Airlines decision to ground their fleet of 65 Boeing 737-MAX 9s and to only return them to service after a rigorous maintenance and safety inspection. There must be a thorough investigation and prompt answers from the NSTB, Federal Aviation Administration and the Boeing Company on the cause of this failure and what is being done to keep the flying public safe. – Senator Lisa Murkowski

    Immediately after the incident, the pilot communicated with air traffic control, declaring the depressurization of the flight, according to CBS News. Social media videos indicated that one of the passenger window panels had been blown out, although fortunately, no passengers were seated near that particular window.

    The aircraft involved was identified as a Boeing 737-MAX 9, delivered to the airline in October. The incident occurred approximately six minutes into the flight, at an altitude of around 16,000 feet, according to FlightAware.

    Both Alaska Airlines and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have initiated investigations into the incident. Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci assured that safety remains the airline’s foundational value, leading to the decision to temporarily ground their fleet of 65 Boeing 737-9 aircraft. Each aircraft will undergo thorough maintenance and safety inspections before returning to service, with completion expected within the next few days.

    Minicucci expressed his personal commitment to conducting a timely and transparent review, collaborating with Boeing and regulators to ascertain the specifics of the incident and pledging full cooperation with the NTSB’s investigation. He conveyed empathy to the affected passengers, apologizing for their distress, and lauded the exemplary response of the pilots and flight attendants. Ground teams in Portland were deployed to assist passengers, and ongoing efforts aimed to support travelers in the days ahead.

    Responding to the incident, the Port of Portland’s fire department attended to the situation upon the aircraft’s landing. Passengers were treated for minor injuries, and one individual was transported for further medical attention, though no serious injuries were reported, according to KPTV. Several passengers recounted the immediate deployment of oxygen masks following the depressurization, with many utilizing them as they awaited the plane’s safe landing in Portland.

    Major Points Discussed:

    • Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport after a mid-air blowout.
    • The incident occurred shortly after departure, prompting the pilot to declare depressurization to air traffic control.
    • The Boeing 737-MAX 9 aircraft, carrying 171 passengers and six crew members, landed safely in Portland.
    • Passengers reported the forceful decompression, with mobile phones and a child’s shirt being affected.
    • Alaska Airlines, in collaboration with the NTSB, initiated investigations, leading to the temporary grounding of its Boeing 737-9 fleet for thorough inspections.

    Comments – Threads – Links

    • “Terrifying incident on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 as a piece of the wall popped off mid-flight, reportedly sucking out passengers’ belongings and endangering a child. AlaskaAir CEO Ben Minicucci announces temporary grounding of 65 Boeing 737-9 aircraft as a precaution.…  Vid clip is in article above
    • No, you can’t breathe at that height. That video was likely taken on approach as we can see lights on the port side. – Edward White
    • More pictures & video from the Boeing 737 max plane that door/window broke while flying in the air!! IMAGES from Alaska Airlines 1282 after part of the fuselage (a “plug” in place of an optional emergency exit) departed the Boeing 737 Max 9 in flight. FlightAware data shows max altitude of 16,000 feet. Planned cruising altitude was 33,000 feet.  (PHOTOS at Twitter after the landing)
    • The 737, a pocket rocket and a very robust aircraft, much more reliable technically and structurally than the Airbus 320. Sad to see this happen so an iconic aircraft. – Turtle head Schwab
    • You can certainly breathe at 20,000 feet, albeit you wouldn’t want to for long. (And this plane only reached a max altitude of 16,300 feet before turning back) – Take That, Clouds
    • “It could have been a lot worse” Alaska Airlines has grounded their fleet after a plane window blew out mid-air Photos of the plane appeared to show that a panel, which can be used for a rear mid-cabin exit door, had separated from the aircraft – i newspaper
    • I just flew in a 737-800 max and we experienced a terrible moment when the plane all of sudden pointed its nose down for no apparent reason… that was very scary when you think about all the issues that this plane had in the past, including multiple crashes because of this issue. – hathorwhales

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