Posted 3/8/2024, 7:57:00 PM
Alaska Airlines Flight Lands Safely in Portland After Cargo Door Opens Mid-Flight
- Alaska Airlines flight arrived in Portland, Oregon with its cargo door open; pets were in the cargo hold but uninjured
- This is the second recent aviation incident for Alaska Airlines after a door plug blew off mid-flight in January
- Aviation expert said an opening cargo door undetected is a "major defect" that affects equipment
- Alaska Airlines and Boeing already in $1B lawsuit over plane safety issues
- Separate incident occurred with United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 rolling off runway in Houston, forcing evacuation