4 Flight Attendants Sue Boeing Over Alaska Door Plug Blowout

Plaintiffs cite physical injuries and intense emotional distress.

Zach Vasile

Friday, August 01, 2025 at 02:34 PM ET

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Ryan Ewing

The door plug on a Boeing 737 Max 9 operating Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 was lost during an incident in January 2024. [Courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board]

Key Takeaways:

Four Alaska Airlines flight attendants are suing Boeing for physical and psychological injuries suffered during the 737 Max 9 door plug blowout incident.
The lawsuits accuse Boeing of negligence in its manufacturing and repair processes, alleging the company delivered an unsafe aircraft.
This marks the first time crewmembers have filed lawsuits over the incident, following previous settlements with passengers.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) previously assigned ultimate responsibility to Boeing, citing missing installation bolts and inadequate training and oversight.

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Four flight attendants are suing Boeing over the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight last year that injured eight people and left those near the open doorframe in fear for their lives.

The flight attendants, who filed their lawsuits separately, claim they received physical and psychological injuries during the ordeal. They are seeking compensation for past and future economic damages stemming from those complications.