NTSB says key bolts were missing from the door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9

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Russell Lewis

Published February 6, 2024 at 3:11 PM EST

An Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 that made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport on Jan. 5 is parked in Portland, Ore., on Jan. 23. A door plug blew out shortly after the plane took off from Portland. There were no serious injuries, but it has renewed concerns about Boeing and production lapses.

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Whitaker testifies before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

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