Current location:style >>
U.S. transportation authority report finds missing bolts in Boeing door plug blowout
style43People have gathered around
Introduction(Xinhua) 13:47, February 07, 2024SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. National Transportation ...
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Tuesday in its preliminary investigative report that four key bolts were "missing" when a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines flight in midair on Jan. 5.
"Overall, the observed damage patterns and absence of contact damage or deformation around holes associated with the vertical movement arrestor bolts and upper guide track bolts in the upper guide fittings, hinge fittings, and recovered aft lower hinge guide fitting indicate that four bolts that prevent upward movement of the MED plug were missing before the MED plug moved upward off the stop pads," the NTSB said in the report.
The door plug was originally installed by contractor Spirit AeroSystems in Kansas. When it was shipped to Boeing's factory in Renton, Washington, for assembly, damaged rivets were discovered on the fuselage that required the door plug to be opened for repairs.
After repair work was completed by Spirit AeroSystems personnel at the Boeing plant, the bolts were not reinstalled, according to photo evidence provided to the NTSB by Boeing.
Boeing said that it appreciates the NTSB's work and will review their findings expeditiously.
"We will continue to cooperate fully and transparently with the NTSB and the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) investigations," the company said in a statement.
"Whatever final conclusions are reached, Boeing is accountable for what happened. An event like this must not happen on an airplane that leaves our factory. We simply must do better for our customers and their passengers," Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun said.
According to Calhoun, Boeing is implementing a comprehensive plan to strengthen quality with "significant, demonstrated action and transparency at every turn."
The company has implemented a control plan to ensure all 737-9 mid-exit door plugs are installed according to specifications, Boeing said, adding that it is implementing plans to improve overall quality and stability across the 737 production system.
"In addition to these Boeing actions, we are opening our factory to 737 customers to conduct their own additional reviews, and will fully and transparently support the FAA's investigation, audit and oversight actions," Calhoun noted.
"This added scrutiny - from ourselves, from our regulator and from our customers - will make us better. It's that simple," he said.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Worldly Waves news portal”。http://unitedarabemirates.unhasdecoradas.org/html-24e699928.html
Related articles
Children are evacuated from school 'during an exam' after threat made via email
styleChildren have been evacuated from a school with Year 11 students told to leave mid-exam after a thre ...
【style】
Read moreHeavy rains lash UAE and surrounding nations as the death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18
styleDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, flooding ...
【style】
Read moreIndustry insiders say China indispensable to global supply chain
styleWorkers work at the construction site of the 2nd Airbus Tianjin A320 Family Final Assembly Line Proj ...
【style】
Read more
Popular articles
- Investigators return to Long Island home of Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect
- 86 individuals awarded for helping shield national security
- Customs authorities intercept gold smugglers
- Israeli airstrike kills 9 Palestinians in Gaza's Rafah
- Baby Reindeer's real
- Trump hush money trial: Why Americans can't see or hear what's going inside court
Latest articles
Trump accepts a VP debate but wants it on Fox News. Harris has already said yes to CBS
Lugo pitches 7 crisp innings as the Royals beat the White Sox 2
Xizang commemorates 65th anniversary of democratic reform that ended feudal serfdom
New cancer
A warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest was requested. But no decision was made about whether to issue it
China launches new remote sensing satellite
LINKS
- Cobra Kai trailer features new footage from the sixth and final season that is split into a three
- Turkey CUTS trade with Israel over IDF's bombing war in Gaza
- Cavaliers C Jarrett Allen ruled out for Game 6 of first
- Home favorite Jannik Sinner withdraws from the Italian Open because of hip injury
- Nicki Minaj surprises Barbz as she brings out Cyndi Lauper to perform Pink Friday Girls in Brooklyn
- Kentucky Derby to remain on NBC through 2032 in extension with Churchill Downs
- IOC imposes 15
- Toney's goal drought continues after Brentford draws 0
- Cavaliers C Jarrett Allen ruled out for Game 6 of first
- Yankees ace Gerrit Cole throws 15 fastballs in first bullpen session since injuring elbow