Boeing 737 Max Door Plug Incident

SOURCE npr.org
The top federal safety investigator says Boeing has not provided key information about a door plug incident on a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet, leaving unanswered questions about who opened and closed the door plug, despite the incident occurring two months ago.

Key Points

  • NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy revealed Boeing has not provided crucial information regarding the door plug incident on the Boeing 737 Max 9 jet.
  • Investigation is hindered by the lack of documentation on who opened and closed the door plug, as well as missing names of Boeing employees involved in the process.
  • NTSB's frustration and concerns about Boeing's quality control practices and transparency have been raised.
  • Regulators at the FAA are also investigating systemic quality-control issues at Boeing and its suppliers.