Overview

• The lawsuit by three Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 passengers, who sued after a 737 Max 9 door plug blew out at 16,000 feet on January 5, 2024, was dismissed with prejudice on July 7 following an undisclosed settlement.
• The NTSB’s June 2025 final report attributed fault to Boeing, finding that four missing bolts allowed the door plug to loosen over more than 100 flights before detaching.
• Boeing has committed to implement NTSB safety recommendations and to strengthen manufacturing quality controls under FAA oversight.
• The FAA continues enhanced inspections and production checks for all 737 Max 9 jets after initially grounding the fleet and prompting Alaska Airlines to inspect over 60 aircraft.
• The settlement closes high-profile litigation as Boeing works to restore confidence in its safety practices following federal investigations and whistleblower revelations.