Alaska Airlines passengers SUE Boeing after horror flight where door plug blew out at 16,000 feet as FAA launches investigation into incident ‘that never should have happened’
Six Alaska Airlines passengers have sued Boeing after their horror flight in which a door plug blew out at 16,000 feet, forcing a dramatic emergency landing in Oregon.
A family member of one of the passengers aboard Flight 1282 joined the class-action lawsuit Thursday in King County Superior Court in Seattle.
The lawsuit claims they are owed damages for injuries they suffered during the incident.
“While everyone is pleased that the eruption occurred while the crew still managed to land the aircraft safely, this nightmare experience has caused economic, physical and ongoing emotional consequences that have understandably deeply affected our customers, and is further troubling stamp on the troubled situation. 737-MAX series aircraft,” attorney Daniel Laurence, who represents the passengers, said in a statement.
Boeing told DailyMail.com: “We have nothing to add,” when asked about the lawsuit.
Six Alaska Airlines passengers have sued Boeing after their horror flight in which a door plug blew out at 16,000 feet, forcing a dramatic emergency landing in Oregon
The missing door panel was found Sunday evening in the backyard of high school science teacher Bob Sauer. It has since been returned to an NTSB laboratory in Washington for further examination
In an earlier statement, the manufacturer said it is “committed to ensuring that every Boeing aircraft meets design specifications and the highest safety and quality standards.”
“We regret the impact this has had on our customers and their passengers,” Boeing said Monday.