United Airlines finds loose bolts and
parts on at least FIVE Boeing 737 Max
9 aircraft - as new pictures show Alaska
Airlines door being recovered after it
was blown out at 16,000ft in near deadly disaster
Daily Mail (UK),
by
Germania Rodriguez Poleo
Original Article
Posted By: Imright,
1/9/2024 5:02:28 AM
United Airlines has discovered loose bolts during inspections of its 737 Max 9 aircrafts following the shocking mid-air Alaska Airlines door blowout on Friday, according to reports.
The alarming findings came as the National Transportation Safety Board released new photos of the damaged Alaska Airlines door plug after it was found in the backyard of a suburban home in Portland.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Monday airlines could begin safety inspections of 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 grounded planes.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
franq 1/9/2024 5:53:05 AM (No. 1632413)
Sabotage or incompetence?
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It’s hard to believe that the engineering of this problem and the routine of inspection and maintenance would not have prevented all of this. I don’t get it. How could they, with advanced degrees in engineering, be so stupid and negligent?
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
Rinktum 1/9/2024 6:21:51 AM (No. 1632422)
Do you feel safe flying now? I do not, plus with all the chaos going on in airports by people who have no idea how to conduct themselves, I am content to forego the privilege. As far as this accident is concerned, it seems to be a matter of neglect. Remember the old saying, “Any job large or small, do it well or not at all.” We have lost that concept along with the importance of a good work ethic. Excellence seems to be out of favor in the culture today and far too many just want to do the bare minimum. We must teach our children to strive for excellence, to go the second mile and understand that job performance is a direct reflection of your character.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
BeatleJeff 1/9/2024 7:42:42 AM (No. 1632473)
Union labor in action!
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
cor-vet 1/9/2024 7:53:55 AM (No. 1632482)
DEI has become DIE! How much of this is the result of affirmative action, political correctness and a 'woke' workforce? As a former crew chief on C-130's in SE Asia during the 60's, I was never afraid to fly, but I am now!
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
FunOne 1/9/2024 8:11:24 AM (No. 1632502)
There seems to be an excessive amount of issues with the Boeing 737 Max airworthiness. Airlines that announce that they will not operate this aircraft will benefit from ticket sales.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
GrandmaP 1/9/2024 8:40:15 AM (No. 1632532)
The two most likely causes, assembly error or defective bolts can usually be tracked back to the person who installed the bolts or the manufacturer of said bolts. Assembly records are meticulously kept for each step in the aircraft assembly process. Likewise the materiel used to manufacture the bolts.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
udanja99 1/9/2024 9:32:38 AM (No. 1632564)
I’m going with sabotage, #1. Given that DC’s Dulles International Airport has women in hijabs and long black robes checking IDs for TSA, is it far fetched to think that there are some terrorists working for Boeing?
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
lftrn97 1/9/2024 9:36:23 AM (No. 1632566)
Is the door mounting robitic?
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
czechlist 1/9/2024 9:52:14 AM (No. 1632577)
strange. my experience in quality control fastener failure analysis was excess torque applied.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
ControlFreak 1/9/2024 9:54:51 AM (No. 1632582)
In my lifetime, I have had three family members die in plane crashes, plus two neighbors. Another two friends survived crashes, but just barely. I will never get on a plane again.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
RuckusTom 1/9/2024 10:02:22 AM (No. 1632593)
Some mechanics and maintenance crews and their bosses all up and down the food chain are going to be sitting under a very hot, bright light while being asked very pointed questions for this.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
red1066 1/9/2024 10:30:00 AM (No. 1632606)
From what I understand, all Boeing 737 Max planes have this possible door option in case an airline wants to have a door installed. This makes no sense except as a cost cutting move. If an airline wants a door, put a door in, if an airline doesn't want a door, then don't build the fuselage with that option.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
joew9 1/9/2024 10:31:31 AM (No. 1632607)
Bolts that are looser than a valve seat on a Chrysler.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
Socio 1/9/2024 10:45:11 AM (No. 1632621)
DEI in action? "flying the friendly skies" is becoming down right scary.
I would not be surprised in the least if airlines start putting "fly at your own risk" clauses on their tickets, to keep from being sued into oblivion in the very near future.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
snakeoil 1/9/2024 10:45:21 AM (No. 1632622)
If there were loose bolts that let's Boeing off the hook. When a disaster or potential disaster occurs the number one priority is to find a scape goat. This one is on the maintenance crew. If a submarine sinks because a crew person forgot to close a hatch before diving you can't blame the designer.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
Spyder 1/9/2024 11:09:33 AM (No. 1632640)
Unintended consequences of cannabis lunch breaks …
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
Banjo Willy 1/9/2024 11:27:15 AM (No. 1632666)
Wow. It wouldn't take much more of this to
chill airline travel, overall; maybe even paralyze it
'They' wouldn't do that .... would 'they'?
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
Gordon Mills 1/9/2024 11:39:59 AM (No. 1632681)
Whenever I take my vehicle to the repair shop for service there is always a big sign on the wall stating in some form 'We are not responsible for damage or injuries...' How long before they begin to post the same signs above the ticket counters?
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
DVC 1/9/2024 12:27:42 PM (No. 1632724)
Loose bolts are never good on an aircraft.
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
TXknitter 1/9/2024 1:31:22 PM (No. 1632770)
Just going through my own DFW and either Houston airports to pick up friends is enough to make one extremely uneasy to get on a plane!!
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
JoElla Bee 1/9/2024 4:08:57 PM (No. 1632871)
I remember a time when most Americans were aware of Colossians 3:23-24 (“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”). More importantly, most took it to heart. They actually cared about and took pride in having a reputation for doing the best job they could do in whatever job, or task, before them. Doing a good job was an important of what being an American used to mean.
The quality of the product (parts to completed assembly)is only as good as the quality of the people (top to bottom) who produce it. Humans are fallible, but this is inexcusable.
What will it take for the people to demand returning to merit based qualifications in every aspect of American life? The qualified are being disqualified by the unqualified from top to bottom.
Look at our ship of state, and the person at the helm!
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
JoElla Bee 1/9/2024 4:11:13 PM (No. 1632872)
In #22 - “important part”
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