Boeing Accused of Blaming Pilot in Door Plug Blowout Incident

January 5, 2026

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Alaska Airlines Captain Seeks $10 Million in Damages from Boeing Over 737 MAX 9 Accident

A lawsuit against Boeing alleges that the US manufacturer attempted to shift blame onto an Alaska Airlines captain for a door plug blowout incident in January 2024. Captain Brandon Fisher is seeking $10 million in damages, citing Boeing’s ‘reprehensible and inaccurate’ response to the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the probable cause was due to Boeing’s failure to provide adequate training and oversight.

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Boeing Accused of Blaming Pilot in Door Plug Blowout Incident

January 5, 2026

1 min read

Alaska Airlines Captain Seeks $10 Million in Damages from Boeing Over 737 MAX 9 Accident

A lawsuit against Boeing alleges that the US manufacturer attempted to shift blame onto an Alaska Airlines captain for a door plug blowout incident in January 2024. Captain Brandon Fisher is seeking $10 million in damages, citing Boeing’s ‘reprehensible and inaccurate’ response to the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the probable cause was due to Boeing’s failure to provide adequate training and oversight.

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