After part of the cabin including the window of a Boeing 737-9 Max was broken off, the American aviation authority FAA ordered a temporary flight ban for more than 170 aircraft of this type. The authority announced on Saturday that immediate inspections of certain aircraft of this model were necessary.
This applies to aircraft operated by US airlines or traveling within US territory – 171 aircraft worldwide. As reported, the incident occurred during an Alaska Airlines flight en route from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario Airport, east of Los Angeles. The airline had already announced that it would initially ground all its Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft and subject the 65 planes to thorough maintenance and safety checks.
The incident also prompted British aviation regulator CAA into action. She explained on Saturday evening that such machines are not registered in Britain. However, all non-UK airlines have received written confirmation that they carry out security checks before entering UK airspace.
Safe emergency landing
According to media reports, part of the window suddenly came loose and flew away. There was a big bang and then air rushed in through the hole, passengers told The Oregonian newspaper. The seat directly next to the window was unoccupied, but a teenager in the middle seat suffered injuries from the sudden drop in pressure.
There were therefore no reports of serious injuries. The airline said in a statement that the plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff with 171 passengers on board and landed safely.
Source: Krone
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