After the cabin wall came loose: US aviation authorities investigate Boeing

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After the incident involving a Boeing aircraft in which part of the fuselage failed during flight, the American aviation authority FAA has opened an investigation against the company. The circumstances indicated that the aircraft manufacturer may have neglected its production, inspection and testing obligations, according to a letter to Boeing published Thursday. The company was given ten working days to respond.

Last weekend, the FAA ordered the grounding and inspection of Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft. In the model variant, the part closes a door opening that is not necessary. During an Alaska Airlines flight last Friday, the part suddenly tore off shortly after takeoff while climbing.

During subsequent inspections, Alaska and United Airlines also found loose fasteners on other aircraft of this type.

Blessing in disguise

After the FAA letter, Boeing reiterated that it would cooperate transparently with the aviation authority and the accident investigation agency NTSB. CEO Dave Calhoun had already promised full clarification this week. “We will address this first and foremost by admitting our mistake,” he told employees on Tuesday.

In the incident, about 170 passengers escaped in horror, even though there was a hole in the fuselage. At the same time, experts pointed out that by a fortunate coincidence, the two seats directly next to the broken-out part of the fuselage remained empty. (SDA)

Source: Blick