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Alaska Airlines also declined to comment on the lawsuit, but said the airline remains “grateful to our crew members for the bravery and quick-thinking that they displayed on Flight 1282 in ensuring the safety of all on board.”
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Moneycontrol•07-01-2026, 01:30

Pilot Sues Boeing Over 737 MAX 9 Blowout Blame, Alleges Scapegoating

  • •Captain Brandon Fisher, praised for safely landing Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, is suing Boeing.
  • •Fisher alleges Boeing tried to scapegoat him and his crew in past legal filings after the January 2024 737 MAX 9 door plug blowout.
  • •NTSB investigation found four bolts securing the door plug were missing, implicating Boeing and key supplier Spirit Aerosystems.
  • •Fisher's lawyers state Boeing's actions caused him distress and felt like a "personal betrayal" given his long service with Boeing aircraft.
  • •The incident, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, caused minor injuries but no fatalities among 177 people.

Why It Matters: Pilot Brandon Fisher sues Boeing, alleging the company unfairly blamed him for the 737 MAX 9 door plug blowout.

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