Dramatic Incident During Flight Alaska Airlines
New Delhi: An alarming emergency unfolded today involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX shortly after take-off, when one of its doors unexpectedly blew open mid-flight. Videos captured by passengers depict a startling scene, showing the mid-cabin plane exit door completely detached from the aircraft.
“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 than it becomes available,” Alaska Airlines stated in a post on X, addressing the concerning event.
🚨#BREAKING: Alaska Airlines Forced to Make an Emergency Landing After Large Aircraft Window Blows Out Mid-Air ⁰⁰📌#Portland | #Oregon
⁰A Forced emergency landing was made of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 at Portland International Airport on Friday night. The flight, traveling… pic.twitter.com/nt0FwmPALE— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 6, 2024