Boeing in Hot Water After Faulty 737 Door Plug Causes Mid-Air Scare

Jan 5 Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 suffers explosive decompression when rear door plug blows out during flight. Planes grounded.

Jan 12 FAA says it will audit Boeing 737 Max 9 production and suppliers. Hints at clawing back safety analysis work it outsourced to Boeing.

Feb 6 NTSB preliminary report says 4 critical bolts were missing from door plug on Alaska Airlines plane.

Mar 4 FAA audit slams Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems for failing to comply with quality control requirements in manufacturing.

Mar 6 NTSB chair tells Senate committee Boeing hasn't shared basic details on employees responsible for improper door plug reinstallation.