Current location:world >>
U.S. transportation authority report finds missing bolts in Boeing door plug blowout
world22641People 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.“Stellar Sphere news portal”。http://chile.downmusic.org/news-24a599928.html
Related articles
Jon Wysocki dead at 53: Staind drummer passes away
worldThe music world is in mourning this Sunday, with word that original Staind drummer Jon Wysocki passi ...
【world】
Read moreKing Charles bursts into laughter as high
worldKing Charles burst into fits of laughter today as he made a surprise visit to the Royal Windsor Hors ...
【world】
Read moreBritney Spears breaks silence after 'huge bust
worldBritney Spears has broken her silence with claims that she twisted her ankle after an alleged alterc ...
【world】
Read more
Popular articles
- Liverpool confirms Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement
- Bella Hadid looks ethereal in a strapless white dress in NYC
- Kim Kardashian flaunts her famous curves in barely
- The Canucks ready for all
- Jessica Biel CHOPS her long locks into a bob after book signing in Studio City
- A look back at all the times Margot Robbie has served as a bridesmaid
Latest articles
What's next for Iran after death of its president in crash?
Warren Buffett draws thousands, but Charlie Munger will be missed
Alabama court won't revisit frozen embryo ruling
A candidate for Germany's key party was beaten up while campaigning for European elections
Siblings trying to make US water polo teams for Paris Olympics
Vegas use of injured reserve prompts questions about salary cap. Other NHL teams do same thing
LINKS
- Interview: Xi
- China and Nauru resume diplomatic relations
- Annual spring farming ceremony held in China's Tibet
- North China's largest freshwater lake reflects conservation benefits
- Shanghai company completes world's first delivery of 'air taxi'
- Xi Sends Congratulatory Letter to Annual Conference of Cross
- Ceremony of resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nauru about to begin
- Visually impaired girl plays Beijing 2022 theme song Snowflake
- Xi in My Eyes
- Total profits of China's SOEs hit $650 billion in 2023