Two recent incidents regarding a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have put Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) stock back in the spotlight, and not in a good way. Both incidents occurred on Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) jets. The timing is notable, landing just as Boeing works to reassure investors that its production and quality-control issues are behind it.
The first incident occurred on Southwest Flight WN139, which made an emergency return to Maui. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 was en route from Kahului to Las Vegas on July 5, 2026, when the crew reported a mechanical issue. Rather than continuing toward the mainland, the flight diverted to Honolulu.
