avbrief.comRuss Niles

Alaska Airlines captain sues Boeing for $10M, accuses maker of scapegoating crew after 737 MAX-9 door-plug blowout

The captain of Alaska Airlines flight AS1282 has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Boeing, alleging the manufacturer attempted to scapegoat him and his crew after a midair door-plug blowout on a 737 MAX-9. The suit says Boeing sought to shift responsibility for damages from the fuselage failure.

2026-01-03T20:08:09.594810-08:00