Boeing 737 MAX 9 missing bolts on Alaska Airlines flight

FILE PHOTO: A Boeing 737 MAX sits outside the hangar during a media tour of the Boeing 737 MAX at the Boeing plant in Renton, Washington

In a shocking revelation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), it has been discovered that four crucial bolts securing the door plug of a Boeing 737 MAX 9 were missing during an Alaska Airlines flight incident last month. This finding raises concerns about Boeing's quality control and safety measures, prompting the company's CEO to express regret and accept responsibility.

The investigation into the incident has centered on the door plug bolts since the beginning. These bolts play a crucial role in holding the door plug in place on the side of the aircraft. Typically, there are two bolts at the top and two at the bottom. Both Alaska and United Airlines had reported instances of loose bolts, but the NTSB has now confirmed that Alaska Flight 1282 was missing all four bolts.