Passengers Sue Alaska Airlines and Boeing for $1 Billion Over Emergency Landing Incident
Three passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have filed a lawsuit against the airline and Boeing for a staggering $1 billion, citing negligence in an emergency landing incident. The lawsuit, filed in Multnomah County, Oregon, represents Kyle Rinker, Amanda Strickland, and Kevin Kwok, who suffered severe physical, mental, and emotional injuries during the harrowing ordeal.
The incident occurred just minutes into the flight when an unused exit door detached from the Boeing 737 Max 9 jet. The passengers involved in the lawsuit, including Rinker, Strickland, and Kwok, have reported experiencing post-traumatic stress as a result of the terrifying event.
According to the National Transportation Safety Board, an investigation revealed that four bolts meant to hold the door plug in place were missing, leading to the door detachment. In response to the incident, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have canceled flights on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes for inspection, while the Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a temporary global grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 9 jets for further examination.
The lawsuit alleges that Boeing and Alaska Airlines prioritized profits over passenger safety, resulting in preventable harm to the plaintiffs. This legal action follows another class-action lawsuit filed against Boeing by passengers on the same flight. Despite these developments, both Boeing and Alaska Airlines have declined to comment on the ongoing investigations and legal proceedings.
As the aviation industry grapples with the fallout from this alarming incident, passengers affected by the emergency landing are seeking justice and accountability from the airline and aircraft manufacturer. Stay tuned to ‘The Puck Drop’ for further updates on this developing story.
