Boeing is facing new criticism after the disclosure of a January crash involving a 737 Max plane. During a factory visit, a Boeing executive revealed details about missing bolts that led to a panel coming off during the crash. flight.
This sharing of information angered the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which called it a “blatant violation” of investigative rules. The NTSB is investigating the crash and says Boeing is not permitted to discuss details or speculate on the causes. As punishment, they will limit Boeing’s access to information about the investigation and prevent him from questioning others at an upcoming hearing.
This comes after two deadly Max crashes in 2018 and 2019, which raised concerns about Boeing’s past assurances of improved safety measures. The January incident and employee reports suggest those changes were not enough.
However, Boeing is making some changes. They require more rigorous inspections of plane bodies before final assembly and have reduced production due to restrictions imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration. They have also implemented more training for new hires and are streamlining procedures to reduce errors.
Overall, this accident highlights Boeing’s ongoing struggle to regain trust after past safety issues. While they are making changes, the NTSB’s reaction shows the importance of following investigation protocol.
