Summary
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that Boeing did not provide enough training and oversight to prevent a cabin panel from blowing out during a flight of a 737 MAX 9 in January 2024. The NTSB criticized Boeing for missing key safety measures and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for inadequate oversight, leading to a criminal investigation and changes in Boeing's management.
Key Facts
- A cabin panel blowout happened on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 in January 2024.
- The NTSB criticized Boeing for lacking safety practices and missing key bolts in the airplane's production.
- The FAA received criticism for not thoroughly overseeing Boeing's operations.
- The incident led to a U.S. Department of Justice criminal investigation.
- Boeing is working on design changes to prevent similar incidents.
- Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun plans to step down following the incident.
- The FAA imposed a production cap on the 737 MAX 9, limiting it to 38 planes per month.
- Boeing faced additional scrutiny due to an unrelated Air India plane crash involving a different aircraft model.
