Alaska pilot defends actions after panel incident on Boeing plane

The Alaska Airlines pilot, Captain Brandon Fisher, is suing Boeing after being blamed in previous legal filings for a door plug panel blowout shortly after takeoff in January 2024, which he safely managed despite the incident causing minor injuries to eight individuals. Fisher, praised by aviation authorities for his actions, claims the blame caused him significant distress and a sense of betrayal by Boeing, which he has flown for years. The NTSB investigation revealed that missing bolts during assembly led to the blowout, implicating Boeing and its supplier Spirit Aerosystems. Boeing faced a $3.1 million FAA fine for safety violations but has since increased production of the 737 Max, citing improved safety measures.

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