The Federal Aviation Administration has initiated an investigation into Boeing’s quality control after a panel flew off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 airliner last week.
“This situation should never have occurred, and it cannot happen again. The FAA has formally notified Boeing that it is initiating an investigation to examine if Boeing failed to guarantee completed goods adhered to its approved design and were in a safe operating condition in accordance with FAA rules,” according to a news statement. “Boeing’s production methods must adhere to the rigorous safety requirements that they are legally required to satisfy. “The letter is attached.”
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The dislodged plug that flew off the Alaska Airlines Max 9 was discovered in Portland, Oregon, and will be examined at a federal laboratory. You can see a picture of it above.
According to The Associated Press, Boeing received the FAA’s inquiry notice in a letter on Wednesday, and the agency gave the corporation 10 days to reply.
Max 9 planes, including 65 operated by Alaska Airlines and 79 by United Airlines, are now grounded, with the FAA stating that “the safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service.”
