NTSB Sanctions Boeing for Disclosing 737 MAX 9 Investigation Details, Refers to DOJ

Jun 27, 2024, 01:15 PM

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Thursday that it is sanctioning Boeing for disclosing non-public details of an ongoing investigation into a mid-air emergency involving a 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The incident, which occurred on January 5, involved a door plug blowout that left a gaping hole in the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines plane. The NTSB stated that Boeing executives provided unauthorized information to the media during a briefing, violating federal investigative regulations. The NTSB has referred Boeing's conduct to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for further action. The investigation focuses on the blown door plug and the mid-air emergency.