Moments after takeoff, one of the doors of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 9 MAX broke open, resulting in an emergency. Passenger-captured videos showed the mid-cabin exit door entirely parting from the airplane mid-air, highlighting the dire nature of the situation. The unsettling incident has sparked inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the door collapse and generated worries, underscoring the vital need for safety precautions when flying.
Alaska Airlines Comments On The Situation
AS1282 from Portland to Ontario, CA experienced an incident this evening soon after departure. The aircraft landed safely back at Portland International Airport with 171 guests and 6 crew members. We are investigating what happened and will share more as it becomes available.
— Alaska Airlines (@AlaskaAir) January 6, 2024
Soon after the evening departure, AS1282 from Portland to Ontario, CA (California), encountered an incident. With 171 passengers and six crew members, the aircraft returned to Portland International Airport without incident. In a post on X, Alaska Airlines stated, “We are looking into what happened and will offer additional information as it becomes available. The incident has triggered a thorough examination to determine the nature and cause of the occurrence. Further, it emphasizes the airline’s commitment to safety and transparency.
The NTSB Investigates Further
According to a post on X, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is looking into an incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 1282.
🚨#BREAKING: Alaska Airlines Forced to Make an Emergency Landing After Large Aircraft Window Blows Out Mid-Air ⁰⁰📌#Portland | #Oregon
⁰A Forced emergency landing was made of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 at Portland International Airport on Friday night. The flight, traveling… pic.twitter.com/nt0FwmPALE— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 6, 2024
The aircraft was safely diverted back to Portland after reaching a maximum height of 16,325 feet, according to a social media post by real-time aircraft movement monitor Flightradar24.
More On The Alaska Airlines Mishap
According to Flightradar24, the Boeing 737 MAX that was involved in today’s incident was delivered to Alaska Airlines on October 1, 2023. Furthermore, it went into commercial service on November 11, 2023. Since then, it has only completed 145 flights.
A rear cabin exit door is located aft of the wings but before the rear escape door on the 737-9 MAX. When there are a lot of seats together, this is turned on to comply with evacuation regulations. According to Flightradar24, the doors on Alaska Airlines aircraft are permanently “plugged” and are not activated.
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