FBI Investigates Potential Crime in Alaska Airlines Mid-Air Blowout

Passengers of the January 5 Alaska Airlines flight may be crime victims, the FBI says, as it probes Boeing's compliance with safety regulations.

The FBI has informed passengers of the Alaska Airlines flight that experienced a mid-air blowout on January 5 that they might be victims of a crime.
Boeing's 737 MAX 9 plane was forced to make an emergency landing after a door plug panel blew out, leaving a gaping hole in the fuselage.
The National Transportation Safety Board found that the plane left Boeing's factory missing key bolts designed to secure the door plug.
The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into whether Boeing violated the terms of a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement.
Boeing and the FBI declined to comment on the ongoing investigation, while Alaska Airlines stated it is fully cooperating.