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Another interesting article - this one in relation to the failure of the door panel.

A case of PDA/Part departing aircraft / Objects falling off airplanes (OFA) / Things falling off aircraft (TFOA) - Alaska Airlines Boeing MAX 9 aircraft (N704AL) lost a part during a commercial flight over Portland tonight. Though the blown away plane part was an "emergency exit" plugged type door, for the case of Alaska Airlines, it was non-operational , infact permanently de-activated along with installation of a side wall panel. The passenger even won't be aware of existance of such the door from inside the cabin. What was the Requirement of such a door there ? To meet emergency evacuation certification requirements, the Boeing 737-9 MAX variants of the MAX model has an additional emergency exit located half way between the over-wing exits and rear left passenger exits. Interestingly, due to the lower passenger capacity on board Alaska Airlines aircraft, the mid-cabin exit doors are permanently plugged. Inputs : Tanmay Palei #aircraft #aviation

A very good description of the new design emergency exit on the 737max-9 (and the 737Max8200). Is the non-operational emergency exit (as per Alaska) a plug type insert or a flush fixed panel?

Alaska 1282: What happened to the "hidden" emergency exit door? It should be secured with 4 permanent bolts: 2 upper bolts (Left and right) and 2 lower bolts (L,R). Investigation have to clarify if one or more bolts collapsed or, if some bolts were not properly installed during the configuration phase, before the delivery. I suggest this insightful video from Cpt. Chris Brady: https://lnkd.in/dTF8zkC9

In this episode, we unravel the complex story behind the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9’s mid-air emergency. Discover how a routine flight turned into a harrowing ordeal due to a fuselage blowout, leading to the grounding of numerous aircraft. We dive into the recent lawsuit against the door plug’s manufacturer and discuss Alaska Airlines’ response to the passengers’ trauma. But the question remains: How do manufacturing oversights and the psychological impact on passengers reshape our understanding of aviation safety and responsibility?🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezd9Rj6C ✈️ #aviationmaintenance #aircraftmaintenance #boeing #737max #alaskaairlines #unitedairlines #aviationsafety #airtravel #airworthiness #thecotacast

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When you could fly from JFK into Manhattan. New York Airways was established in 1949 as a mail and cargo carrier. Over time, it expanded its services to cater to passengers traveling to and from major airports in the greater New York City area. From its humble beginnings with the Sikorsky S-55 helicopter, which could accommodate eight passengers, New York Airways rapidly expanded its fleet. In 1956, the Sikorsky S-58, capable of carrying up to 12 passengers, was added. This growth continued with the introduction of the Vertol V-44, which could carry 20 passengers, and the Boeing Vertol BV 107-II, seating 25 passengers. The airline's last aircraft, the Sikorsky S-61, could accommodate up to 25 people, marking a significant milestone in its fleet expansion. The commercial helicopter service provided a fast, scenic, cost-effective airport commute option. However, there were downsides as well. The increasing fuel prices made profitability challenging to achieve. Helicopter noise posed a problem, and safety concerns were a significant issue. Unfortunately, the carrier ceased operations in 1979 due to unfortunate circumstances and tragic events. #aviationphoto #aviationphotography #civilaviation #stockphotos #zoggavia #boeing #newyorkairways #slides #kodak #kodachrome #classicaviation #helicopter The image shows c/n MSN 5 N6675D Boeing Vertol 107, the civil version of the CH-46 Sea Knight tandem rotor helicopter used by the US Navy, US Marines, and other nations, of New York Airways in Manhattan, NYC, 1963. Zoggavia Collection via Clinton Groves.

35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10 35 years ago this week, the crew operating a routine transcontinental US passenger service faced a dramatic, unprecedented situation. A violent and destructive engine failure on the aircraft, one of United Airlines’ McDonnell Douglas DC-10s, caused the loss of all standard flight controls through the fracture of all three hydraulic systems on the aircraft. Unable to turn, climb, or descend the aircraft using conventional flight control inputs and effectively left to fly an unflyable airplane, the crew were forced to rely on engine power alone to find and reach a suitable airfield and attempt a landing. With 296 passengers and crew onboard that day, the stakes could not have been higher. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dGSkisgz #AviationTalk #aviationnews #aviation #avgeek #aviationhistory

From Blowout To Fallout: What Will Happen To The 737 MAX Because Of Alaska Airlines' AS1282? On January 5th, a Boeing 737 MAX 9 operated by Alaska Airlines experienced the blowout of a section of its fuselage. To passengers, this portion of the cabin was merely a window. However, this particular section was a deactivated emergency exit door. With the 737 MAX program somewhat recovered from the tragic events of 2018 and 2019, it would appear that Boeing will have a whole new round of questions and scrutiny. What could we expect to see as a result of the events of the Alaska Airlines incident? Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dnJH4VDE #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation #alaskaairlines