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Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max undergoes midair scare with part detachment

Part fell off Alaska Airlines plane, leaving a gaping hole.

In a recent midair scare over Oregon, an Alaska Airlines plane experienced a terrifying incident when a part fell off the Boeing 737 Max 9 Jet, resulting in a gaping hole on the side of the aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has since shared new details about the incident, revealing that the sudden depressurization caused by the accident was so intense that headrests and cushions were torn from nearby seats.

According to the NTSB, investigators are now seeking the assistance of the public in recovering the large section of the plane that fell to the ground. This section could potentially provide crucial clues about what went wrong. The search has focused on a specific area, the unincorporated community of One Mile in Washington County, approximately a 15-minute drive from the airport.

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