“Made In Malaysia” Discovery on Alaska Airlines Door Plug Adds Intrigue to High-Flying Incident
Source : World Of Buzz
In a curious turn of events, a handwritten “Made in Malaysia” label was uncovered on the door plug that detached from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 during its recent flight over Portland, Oregon. The discovery, made by a local school teacher, Bob Sauer, who found the door plug in his backyard, has added an unexpected twist to the incident.
Sauer reported the find to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), emphasizing that the trees in his yard cushioned the fall, preventing significant damage. The NTSB, surprised by the door’s intact state despite falling from an altitude of approximately 16,000 feet, expressed appreciation for the information.
The intriguing aspect arose when Sauer noticed manufacturing details and a serial number handwritten on the door plug in permanent marker. He couldn’t help but comment, “That’s an interesting way of doing inventory control.”
Last Friday, the Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft en route to Ontario, California, experienced a mid-flight emergency when a panel tore off. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang shortly after takeoff, with subsequent photos and videos revealing a sizable hole in the plane’s side.
The incident prompted an emergency landing at Portland International Airport, with 174 passengers and six crew members on board. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries, though some passengers lost personal items through the hole.
The panel that detached covered an opening on the Boeing aircraft designated for emergency exits. Initial findings by NTSB investigators suggest inadequate affixing of the panel.
In response, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) launched a formal investigation into Boeing. The FAA aims to determine if Boeing failed to ensure the aircraft’s conformity to approved designs and safe operational conditions, as required by FAA regulations.
Following the incident, the FAA temporarily grounded all 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft globally with similar panels for safety inspections. Boeing, citing the active NTSB investigation, refrained from addressing the handwritten inscriptions.
In the midst of these developments, Malaysian authorities and the NTSB are being contacted for clarification on the “Made in Malaysia” label. The incident adds a layer of intrigue to the ongoing investigation into this high-flying mishap.
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