Summary
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is holding a hearing about a Boeing 737 Max incident where a panel flew off a plane in January 2024. Investigators found that bolts securing a panel were not replaced during repairs, which led to the panel blowing out. The hearing aims to recommend ways to prevent such incidents in the future.
Key Facts
- A panel flew off a Boeing 737 Max during a flight in January 2024.
- The panel's bolts were removed for repairs but not replaced.
- This incident resulted in minor injuries to seven passengers and one flight attendant.
- The plane experienced a rapid decompression at 16,000 feet.
- The NTSB is reviewing the incident and suggesting preventive measures.
- Boeing employees reported feeling pressured to work quickly.
- The panel was made and installed by Spirit AeroSystems.
- The Boeing 737 Max has faced past issues, including two major crashes in 2018 and 2019.
