Pilot Alleges Blame Shifting and Defamation After Midflight Emergency
A lawsuit filed by an Alaska Airlines captain against Boeing alleges that the manufacturer attempted to shift blame for a door plug incident onto the pilot. The incident occurred on January 5, 2024, on a 737 MAX 9, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the probable cause was Boeing’s failure to provide adequate training. The captain, Brandon Fisher, is seeking $10 million in damages and claims that Boeing’s actions have had a dramatic and life-altering impact on him. The lawsuit was reported by AeroTime.