An Anonymous commenter on the aviation industry news site leehamnews.com has provided a lengthy and what he or she claims is a first-hand account of how the door plug blew out on Alaska Airlines flight 1282 on January 5th, turning the short journey into a nightmare for all onboard. Editor-in-Chief Scott Hamilton published the astonishingly frank account of what led to the near disaster with the disclaimer that while the details are uncorroborated the production quality control systems described are accurate. On Thursday, Boeing’s Renton factory workers will participate in a “safety stand down.” At the same time, dozens of inspectors from the Federal Aviation … Continue reading “A Rambling Shambling Disaster” Anonymous Insider Reveals How 737 Max Flew with Door Plug Unbolted