'It cannot happen again': Official investigation into Boeing 737-9 MAX under way

Families of 737 MAX Crash Victims Seek Justice

Families of 737 MAX , Crash Victims Seek Justice. 'Newsweek' reports that families who lost loved ones in two 2019 Boeing 737 Max crashes are waiting for a decision from the United States Justice Department (DOJ). 'Newsweek' reports that families who lost loved ones in two 2019 Boeing 737 Max crashes are waiting for a decision from the United States Justice Department (DOJ). The families hope that the DOJ will allow Boeing to be prosecuted in connection with the crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia, which claimed the lives of 346 people. The families hope that the DOJ will allow Boeing to be prosecuted in connection with the crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia, which claimed the lives of 346 people. Ike Riffel, who lost his sons, Melvin and Bennet, in the Ethiopia crash, fears that Boeing will be offered a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) or be allowed to skip trial. Ike Riffel, who lost his sons, Melvin and Bennet, in the Ethiopia crash, fears that Boeing will be offered a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) or be allowed to skip trial. In 2021, the DOJ charged Boeing with fraud for misleading regulators regarding the 737 MAX. However, prosecutors went on to accept an agreement that could see felony charges against Boeing dropped in three years. 'Newsweek' reports that the DOJ reopened the possibility of prosecuting Boeing in May, claiming the company breached the original 2021 deal. Now, the DOJ has until July 7 to determine whether it will file charges against Boeing. Families of those who died in the two Boeing crashes have pushed for high-ranking Boeing officials to be prosecuted and the company to be fined $24 billion. We want to find some meaning in what happened to our loved ones. , Ike Riffel, father of two Boeing 737 crash victims, via 'Newsweek'. If we can make aviation safer so this doesn't happen again, then we have had some victories out of this, Ike Riffel, father of two Boeing 737 crash victims, via 'Newsweek'

FAA Investigating Southwest-Operated Boeing 737 That Flew Dangerously Low

FAA Investigating Southwest-Operated, Boeing 737 , That Flew Dangerously Low. 'The Independent' reports that a Southwest Airlines passenger jet flew extremely low over a suburb of Oklahoma City, triggering an altitude alert on June 19. According to Flightradar24, the Boeing 737-800 descended to just 525 feet above the ground on its way to Will Rogers World Airport. Approximately nine miles from the airport, the plane was passing over Yukon when it triggered an automated warning around 12:05 a.m. local time. . Altitude alerts are triggered when an aircraft descends to within an unsafe distance to terrain, obstructions or other aircraft. . 'The Independent' reports that the pilots quickly regained altitude and circled around for a safe landing on another runway shortly after midnight. The incident, which sparked concern in communities it passed over, is now being investigated. . On June 20, Southwest Airlines confirmed that it was in contact with the FAA regarding the situation. Southwest is following its robust Safety Management System and is in contact with the Federal Aviation Administration.., Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'. ... to understand and address any irregularities with the aircraft’s approach to the airport. , Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees, Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'

Investigators Say Boeing 737-800 Experienced 'Serious' Throttle Fault During Takeoff

Investigators Say , Boeing 737-800 Experienced , 'Serious' Throttle Fault During Takeoff. 'The Independent' reports that a recent Tui flight departing from Bristol Airport only cleared the A38 road by 100 feet. . According to air accident investigators, the March 4 incident was due to a fault with the throttle system of the Boeing 737-800. . This fault involved the jet's auto-throttles, resulting in the aircraft not having sufficient thrust during takeoff. . The aircraft took off… with a thrust setting significantly below that required to achieve the correct takeoff performance, AAIB statement, via 'The Independent'. The pilots of the Tui flight were reportedly unaware of the issue, despite passing over the busy A38 well below the aircraft's intended height. . On May 30, the Air Accidents Investigative Branch (AAIB) issued a special bulletin stating that the agency is looking into the matter, while also investigating how pilots missed a routine check. . Despite a… requirement to check the thrust setting on takeoff, the crew did not realize that the thrust was not set correctly until after the takeoff although they had noted how close to the end of the runway they were, AAIB statement, via 'The Independent'. The investigation continues to examine all pertinent factors associated with this serious incident and a final report will be issued in due course, AAIB statement, via 'The Independent'. According to Boeing, the original auto-throttle system on the 737-800s has , “a long history of nuisance disconnects during takeoff mode.”. According to Boeing, the original auto-throttle system on the 737-800s has , “a long history of nuisance disconnects during takeoff mode.”. The AAIB said that a newer version has been available since 2021, however it was not a mandatory update and had not been installed on the aircraft involved in the incident. The AAIB said that a newer version has been available since 2021, however it was not a mandatory update and had not been installed on the aircraft involved in the incident