Aviation Shockwave: 197 Planes Grounded by Alaska Airlines After Dramatic Mid-Air Incident with New Aircraft
So, there was this crazy incident with an Alaska Airlines plane, right after it had just started flying for about eight weeks. Picture this: a big chunk of the plane’s outer part blew off mid-air, freaking everyone out. Like, seriously, passengers were calling it the “flight from hell.”
by TAUHID SHAH: January 7 : Sunday: 08:39 PM | 2024 Update
And get this, not just one plane, but around 197 Boeing planes worldwide got temporarily grounded because of it. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and a bunch of others had to halt some of their planes too. It’s causing quite a stir in the aviation world, you know?
![A gaping hole could be seen in the side of the aircraft. Pic: Kyle Rinker](https://worldbackbone.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/skynews-alaska-airlines-plane-emergency_6413389-1024x576.jpg)
The regulators are all over this, saying they need to check all these planes ASAP. Thank goodness, everyone on that Alaska Airlines flight made it out okay, with no major injuries. But can you imagine the fear those passengers went through? Even experts are surprised this happened.
![Pic: Elizabeth Le/AP](https://worldbackbone.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/fdr2-1024x576.jpg)
The thing is, even though nobody got seriously hurt, it’s a big wake-up call about safety during flights. Like, you gotta keep that seatbelt buckled up tight, ’cause you never know what might happen up there.
Now they’re hunting for this missing piece of the plane and investigating everything. It’s not just about this one incident; it’s making people wonder about Boeing’s reputation after those other crashes. There’s a lot to unpack here, from what happened on that flight to what it means for the whole aviation industry.
![Exterior photos suggest the rear mid-cabin exit door separated from the aircraft during the flight. Pic: KGW](https://worldbackbone.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bhii-1-1024x576.jpg)
So, join us as we dive deep into this incident, from what the passengers saw and felt to what the experts are saying. It’s a wild ride through this whole aviation mystery!