{"id":2194532,"date":"2024-03-06T21:21:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T02:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boeing-refusing-to-hand-over-records-on-alaska-airlines-plane-that-lost-chunk-of-its-wall-mid-air-gov-official-says\/"},"modified":"2024-03-06T21:25:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T02:25:32","slug":"boeing-refusing-to-hand-over-records-on-alaska-airlines-plane-that-lost-chunk-of-its-wall-mid-air-gov-official-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boeing-refusing-to-hand-over-records-on-alaska-airlines-plane-that-lost-chunk-of-its-wall-mid-air-gov-official-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Boeing denies releasing records on Alaska Airlines plane&#8217;s mid-air wall incident, claims government official"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fboeing-refusing-to-hand-over-records-on-alaska-airlines-plane-that-lost-chunk-of-its-wall-mid-air-gov-official-says%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2194532&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Boeing Refuses to Provide Information on Alaska Airlines Plane Incident<\/h2>\n<p>Boeing, the largest aircraft manufacturer in the U.S., is facing criticism\u2063 for withholding crucial information \u2062about an \u2063Alaska\u200d Airlines plane that experienced a terrifying incident \u2064in January. During a Senate hearing, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy revealed \u200dthat Boeing has refused to disclose the names of the\u200b team members responsible \u2064for a\u2064 faulty door plug that \u2063blew off the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-dei-rot-in-the-airline-industry-is-way-worse-than-you-think\/\" title=\"DEI Rot in Airlines: Worse Than You Think\">plane mid-flight<\/a>. Additionally, the company has not provided documentation regarding a repair\u200d job on the panel that caused the\u200d emergency landing.<\/p>\n<p>Homendy expressed frustration, stating, &#8220;Boeing has\u2064 not provided us with the documents and information \u2064that we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-stalling-congress-on-withdrawal-from-afghanistan-rep-mccaul\/\" title=\"Blinken Stalling Congress on Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Rep. McCaul\">requested numerous times<\/a> over the past few months. Without that information, \u2064concerns about \u2064quality assurance, quality management, and safety management systems arise.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.@NTSB Chair @JenniferHomendy to @SenTedCruz: &#8220;Boeing has not provided us with the documents and information that\u200d we have requested numerous times over the past few months, specifically \u200dwith respect to\u200b opening,\u200c closing, and\u2064 removal\u2064 of the door\u2026it&#8217;s absurd\u2026&#8221;\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0AfbusPuss\">pic.twitter.com\/0AfbusPuss<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CSPAN (@cspan)\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cspan\/status\/1765469377661407353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 6, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Videos shared on social media captured the aftermath of the incident, \u2062showing passengers wearing oxygen masks until the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/authorities-investigate-united-airlines-engine-explosion\/\" title=\"Authorities investigate United Airlines engine explosion\">plane landed safely<\/a>. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the more than 170 passengers and six crew \u2064members\u2062 onboard.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">An Alaska Airlines \u2062flight was \u2064forced to make an emergency landing last night after a \u2062panel blew out shortly after takeoff. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported.<\/p>\n<p>The airline has temporarily grounded its fleet of \u2063Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tgnGe8thrI\">pic.twitter.com\/tgnGe8thrI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Morning Brew \u2615\ufe0f (@MorningBrew) \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MorningBrew\/status\/1743635259168632864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January \u20646, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>An NTSB report revealed that four bolts \u2064crucial for securing the door plug were missing before the incident\u200c occurred. The report also highlighted that Boeing&#8217;s \u200ccontractors had failed to properly install the bolts during a repair job. Senator\u2064 Ted Cruz condemned Boeing&#8217;s lack of \u200dcooperation, \u200bcalling it &#8220;utterly unacceptable&#8221; and emphasizing\u200c the\u200c importance of transparency in the investigation.<\/p>\n<p>During the hearing, Cruz requested Homendy to provide written confirmation\u2063 of Boeing&#8217;s cooperation by the following week. He \u2064also urged the NTSB to focus on examining the processes and protocols involved in approving fixes to commercial aircraft, rather than solely targeting individual workers.<\/p>\n<p>Boeing \u200dresponded to the allegations, stating that it \u200bhas\u200b been proactive and transparent in supporting the NTSB investigation. The company claimed\u2064 to have provided \u200cthe names of relevant employees \u2062and the complete list of individuals involved in the \u2063door team. Regarding documentation, Boeing argued that if the door plug removal was undocumented, there would be no records\u2062 to share.<\/p>\n<p>Following a fleet \u2064inspection\u2064 in late January, Alaska Airlines has resumed\u200d flying the Boeing 737 Max 9,\u200c while the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily grounded over 170\u2064 of these aircraft models.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1709824200430000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0K1d5kPNnIywTzAKac2_vS\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Overall, the incident has raised concerns about Boeing&#8217;s transparency and the safety management systems in \u200dplace within the \u200ccompany.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In light of Boeing&#8217;s past safety issues, what steps should \u200bbe taken to ensure \u2062accountability and transparency \u2063within the aviation industry<\/h2>\n<p><span>  T.co\/3HB30W4sXV&#8221;>pic.twitter.com\/3HB30W4sXV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Spectrum News (@SpecNews1SoCal) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SpecNews1SoCal\/status\/1480041512756080128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 14, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The\u2063 incident occurred on January\u2063 13, 2022, when Alaska Airlines Flight 2611 departed from Los \u2062Angeles International Airport bound for Seattle-Tacoma\u200d International Airport. \u200dShortly after takeoff, the \u200cpanel in the ceiling of the plane\u2019s cabin blew out, causing a sudden loss of \u200ccabin pressure \u2063and forcing the pilots to initiate an emergency landing. Passengers on board reported a chaotic scene as oxygen masks \u2064dropped \u200cand the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/plane-that-crashed-killing-rep-peltolas-husband-had-over-500-pounds-of-meat-and-antlers-on-board\/\" title=\"Plane crash kills Rep. Peltola's husband, carrying 500+ lbs of meat and antlers.\">plane descended rapidly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Following the incident, Alaska\u2064 Airlines temporarily grounded its fleet of \u200cBoeing\u200c 737-9 Max aircraft as a\u200d precautionary measure. However, the airline and its passengers deserve to have a thorough understanding of what went wrong and what measures are\u2062 being \u200ctaken to prevent similar incidents in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Boeing&#8217;s refusal to provide the requested information raises significant concerns about transparency and accountability.\u2063 The NTSB \u2062has a responsibility to investigate accidents and incidents involving civil aviation in the United States and make recommendations to enhance safety. \u2062Without access to key information from Boeing, \u2063the NTSB&#8217;s ability to\u200c fulfill its mission is hindered.<\/p>\n<p>This incident is \u2062not the first time Boeing has faced scrutiny over safety and transparency issues. In 2018, the company came under fire after two deadly \u200ccrashes involving its 737 Max planes. Investigations into those crashes\u200b revealed \u2062failures\u200c in both the design and \u2062certification process of the aircraft.\u2063 The incidents led to a worldwide grounding of the 737 Max fleet and highlighted the\u200d need for improved safety\u200c practices within\u2063 the company.<\/p>\n<p>Boeing&#8217;s \u200dlack of cooperation in this \u2063latest incident is troubling and undermines efforts to \u2062improve safety in the aviation industry.\u2062 The company must be\u200d held accountable \u2063for its actions, and the NTSB, regulatory authorities,\u200d and lawmakers should press for the disclosure of the requested information. Transparency and cooperation are\u200b essential for maintaining public\u200c trust \u2064in the aircraft manufacturing industry.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the NTSB should \u200bconsider conducting\u2064 an independent investigation into the incident to ensure\u2063 a thorough examination \u200dof all aspects of the event. This would help shed\u200b light on any potential systemic issues within Boeing and allow for the implementation of necessary corrective actions to prevent future accidents.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Boeing&#8217;s refusal to provide information on \u2063the Alaska Airlines plane incident raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and safety within the aviation \u200cindustry. The\u200d NTSB and other relevant authorities must push for the disclosure of the requested information and consider conducting an independent investigation. The safety of passengers and \u200cthe integrity of \u200dthe industry \u2062depend on holding companies like Boeing accountable for their actions and ensuring that proper measures are in place to prevent future incidents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boeing, the top U.S. aircraft maker, declined to share details about the Alaska Airlines plane incident where a significant portion of its wall detached mid-flight, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy informed senators. Homendy testified at the Senate Committee on Commerce, highlighting the manufacturer&#8217;s reluctance to provide information<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2194533,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2063449763-scaled-e1709758999973.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2194532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2063449763-scaled-e1709758999973.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2194532","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2194532"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2194532\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2194533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2194532"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2194532"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2194532"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}