Alaska Airlines Flight 1282
A missing set of securing bolts let a door plug move out of position. The crew returned to Portland with everyone alive.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
Causes
Rapid depressurization in airline accidents
Official investigators identified rapid depressurization in 2 of the incidents we cover, from 2018 to 2024. Each account explains how it arose in that case. A shared topic does not mean the same cause.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 January 2024 | Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 | Boeing 737-9, a member of the 737 MAX family | Climb after departure from Portland International Airport | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 17 April 2018 | Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 | Boeing 737-7H4 | Not stated | One fatality and eight minor injuries | LEVEL 3 Final report |
Southwest Airlines Flight 1380
A fractured fan blade triggered structural damage, a cabin window loss and an emergency diversion.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report