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FBI Investigates Potential Crime Victims on Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Flight

March 26, 2024, 3:50 am

The FBI has informed passengers on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 flight that they may be crime victims, following a mid-air emergency on January 5. The incident involved a panel blowing off the fuselage, resulting in a terrifying scene for passengers. The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into the incident, prompting the FBI to reach out to passengers as part of the probe. The incident led to the temporary grounding of similar planes and numerous flight cancellations.