DOJ Investigating Boeing 737 Max Incident That Led to Passenger Injuries

The probe could look into whether Boeing had violated a $2.5 billion settlement from 2021.

A gaping hole where the paneled-over door had been at the fuselage plug area of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 in Portland, Oregon, on Jan. 7, 2024. National Transportation Safety Board via AP

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating a mishap involving a Boeing plane that occurred in January.

On Jan. 5, an Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing after the door plug of the Boeing 737 Max 9 tore off while the aircraft was flying at 16,000 feet. Some passengers suffered injuries as a result. The airline confirmed that the DOJ is investigating the matter.