Boeing 737 Max 9 crisis- Federal officials order grounding of some jetliners after plane suffers mid-air blowout
时间:2024-06-26 07:21:06 阅读(143)
In a rare move, federal officials have ordered the immediate grounding of specific Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners following a shocking incident involving an Alaska Airlines plane. The dramatic blowout led to a gaping hole in the fuselage, prompting concerns about the safety of these aircraft.Immediate grounding and global inspections
Federal authorities have mandated the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes for immediate inspections after an Alaska Airlines flight encountered a fuselage blowout. This precautionary measure affects approximately 171 airplanes globally and requires inspections lasting between four to eight hours per aircraft.
The alarming incident occurred 3 miles above Oregon when an Alaska Airlines jetliner suffered a fuselage blowout, leading to an emergency landing. Miraculously, the 171 passengers and six crew members onboard were unharmed as the plane depressurised. Authorities are currently searching for the detached door near Oregon Route 217 and Barnes Road.
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy highlighted the fortuitous timing of the incident, occurring before reaching cruising altitude when passengers are typically moving around the cabin. The NTSB and investigators are on-site to examine the circumstances surrounding the blowout, with passengers recounting a loud bang, a whooshing sound, and the instantaneous deployment of oxygen masks.
Flight disruptions and safety concernsAlaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci acknowledged the gravity of the situation, assuring passengers that efforts are underway to understand the cause. The inspections are expected to impact the airline’s schedule, with over 100 flights, or 15% of its Saturday schedule, canceled by midday. United Airlines also anticipates cancellations due to these necessary inspections.
This incident raises significant safety concerns, especially since it involves the relatively new Boeing 737 Max 9, the latest version of the popular 737 series. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been overseeing the aircraft’s safety since the grounding of the Max 8 and Max 9 planes globally following two crashes in 2018 and 2019.
Aviation experts express surprise at such an incident involving a new aircraft, emphasising the importance of passengers remaining seated and buckled. The global aviation community will closely watch investigations and subsequent safety measures to ensure the continued reliability of Boeing’s 737 Max 9 fleet.
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