737-9 Door Incident Linked to Missteps in Boeing's Rectification Process

Improper reinstallment of a mid-cabin door plug on an Alaska Airlines 737-9 by Boeing following rectification work led to the component ejection on January 5.

Discovered 2024-02-05T11:43:30.423667-08:00 | 2024-02-05T11:43:30.423667-08:00

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