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Terrifying Mid-Air Moment as Plane Door Blows Out: Passenger’s Video Captures Horror

An emergency unfolded today when an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 9 MAX experienced a mid-air incident shortly after take-off, as one of its doors blew open. Videos captured by passengers revealed the complete detachment of the mid-cabin exit door from the aircraft.

What Alaska Airlines have to say?

Alaska Airlines provided a statement on the incident, stating, “AS1282 from Portland to Ontario, CA (California) experienced an incident this evening soon after departure.

The aircraft landed safely back at Portland International Airport with 171 guests and 6 crew members. We are investigating what happened and will share more as it becomes available.”

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed its involvement in the investigation, posting on social media platform X about the ongoing inquiry into the event concerning Alaska Airlines Flight 1282.

According to the real-time aircraft movement monitor Flightradar24, the aircraft reached a maximum altitude of 16,325 feet before being diverted safely back to Portland.

Previous incidents like these

The Boeing 737 MAX involved in the incident had been delivered to Alaska Airlines on October 1, 2023, and entered commercial service on November 11, 2023. With only 145 flights accumulated since its delivery, the relatively new aircraft faced this unforeseen issue.

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Flightradar24 provided additional context, noting that the 737-9 MAX includes a rear cabin exit door aft of the wings, positioned before the rear exit door. Although designed for dense seating configurations to meet evacuation requirements, these doors are not activated on Alaska Airlines aircraft and remain permanently “plugged.” The investigation continues to determine the cause of the door separation mid-flight.

Kavya Bhatt

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