Passengers on board Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 which experience a midair blowout incident have been contacted by the FBI and informed that they may be victims of a crime.
The January 5 Boeing 737 Max flight with 177 people onboard experienced a door panel blowing off shortly after takeoff, leading to a criminal probe by the DOJ.
The NTSB is continuing its investigation into the incident, and the FBI is overseeing a criminal investigation that may be a lengthy process.
Passengers have received a letter from the Feds indicating that they will be updated on the investigation’s progress, with a focus on accountability and obtaining answers about the incident.
