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At first it seemed like an ordinary flight. But shortly after Alaska Airlines flight number 1282 took off, part of the cabin wall broke loose. A shock for the 177 people on board. No one was injured.
Shortly afterwards, the Boeing 737 had to make an emergency landing in Portland, Ohio. According to flight control, the cabin crew spoke of a pressure problem. Authorities are now investigating how the incident happened.
An important piece of the puzzle: the door stopper. A 27 kilogram fuselage piece with a window that can be used as an emergency exit in certain configurations.
“We’re going to pick it up now and take care of it.”
A teacher named Bob from Portland discovered the cabin area in his yard. He took photos of the crashed part and sent them to the U.S. Highway Traffic Safety Administration, agency chief Jennifer Homendy said at a news conference. “We are now going to pick it up and ensure that we analyze it.” And Homendy added: “Thanks, Bob.”
Evan Smith, one of the 171 passengers on board, told the BBC after the incident: “There was a very loud bang at the rear left of the plane and a ‘woosh’ sound – and all the breathing masks fell off.”
Large-scale inspection ordered
Jessica Montoia, another passenger, described the flight as a “hellish journey” and added that one man had a phone ripped from his hand by the wind on the plane.
The FAA has ordered immediate inspections of approximately 170 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The checks would take four to eight hours by plane. Airlines around the world have taken planes out of service, leading to dozens of flight cancellations this weekend. (jmh/AFP)
Source: Blick
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