Boeing Faces Scrutiny Over Documentation Gaps in 737 MAX Incident

The aircraft manufacturer's compliance with airworthiness certification is questioned after failing to provide critical documentation and employee information.

Boeing acknowledged it may lack documentation for critical work on a 737 MAX 9, raising questions about its compliance with airworthiness certification requirements.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy criticized Boeing for failing to provide a complete list of employees involved in door assembly work, essential for investigating a panel blowout incident.
Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell demanded Boeing provide missing information within 48 hours, to which Boeing complied by submitting a complete employee list.
The FAA completed a six-week audit of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems, finding multiple instances of non-compliance with manufacturing quality control requirements.
Boeing and the NTSB are in a dispute over the lack of cooperation and documentation regarding the repair work on a 737 MAX 9 that suffered a panel blowout.