In response to an Alaska Airlines flight being forced to make an emergency landing due to a door plug falling off midair, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced an investigation into Boeing. The incident occurred on a Boeing Model 737-9 MAX, prompting concerns about the aircraft's safety.

The FAA expressed its strong disapproval of the incident, stating, "This incident should have never happened and it cannot happen again." The administration has notified Boeing of the investigation, which will focus on whether the company failed to ensure that its completed products adhered to the approved design and met the necessary safety standards outlined by the FAA regulations.

The investigation was triggered by the incident involving the Alaska Airlines flight that was en route from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario International Airport in California. Shortly after takeoff, passengers on board reported hearing a loud bang. Subsequently, a photo taken by a passenger showed a missing panel on the side of the aircraft's fuselage.

Fortunately, the pilots were able to safely turn the plane around and land back at Portland International Airport. With 174 passengers and six crew members on board, no serious injuries were reported during the ordeal.

Boeing, in a previous statement, expressed their commitment to safety and acknowledged the FAA's decision to require immediate inspections of 737-9 airplanes with the same door plug configuration as the affected aircraft. They stated, "Safety is our top priority, and we deeply regret the impact this event has had on our customers and their passengers."

Interestingly, last year, Spirit AeroSystems, the manufacturer of the door plug, faced a class-action lawsuit concerning alleged widespread quality failures. The lawsuit, filed by investors in New York, highlighted various defects in Spirit AeroSystems' products, including the presence of foreign object debris, peeling paint, and missing fasteners. Although the lawsuit did not specifically mention door plugs, it raised concerns about the overall quality of the manufacturer's products.

As the investigation into the Alaska Airlines emergency landing unfolds, the FAA and Boeing are expected to collaborate closely to identify any manufacturing practices or discrepancies that may have contributed to the incident. The aviation industry will be closely monitoring these developments to ensure the swift implementation of necessary safety measures.