A Boeing 737 jet belonging to Alaska Airlines experienced a fracture in its windshield when it was landing in Oregon on Sunday. This is the most recent occurrence in a series of accidents with planes belonging to the airline. According to a statement that was sent to FOX Business by Alaska Airlines, the jet, which was Flight 9 from Washington, District of Columbia, was descending at Portland International Airport when a minor fracture emerged on the inner windshield. “The crew followed their checklists and the aircraft continued safely to its destination as scheduled,” according to the official announcement. Alaska Airlines has stated that its fleets of 737 aircraft are equipped with five-layer windscreens. These windscreens consist of an outside glass, three inner layers, and an inner surface.
If one of the inner panes cracks, the pressure inside the cabin can be maintained by the other panes and layers. According to the statement, “Our maintenance team has inspected and repaired the windshield, and the aircraft is now back in service.” According to the airline, there were 159 passengers and six crew members on board the aircraft. There was no report of any injuries. According to Boeing, the several layers that are present on the windshield are created for the goal of ensuring safety.
Cracked windshields are a common problem that affects any and all models of airplanes manufactured by any and all manufacturers. According to a spokeswoman for Boeing who talked with FOX Business, cracks are often confined to the exterior layer of the windshield. This layer serves as a protective coating for the structural section of the windshield and does not pose any threat to the protection of passengers during flight. “Also, the glass is tempered during the manufacturing process to provide additional strength.”
Since a door plug flew off another Alaska Airlines 737 Max 7 airliner in the middle of the flight in January, forcing the airline to make an emergency landing, Boeing has been working to rehabilitate its image. An investigation of the plane manufacturer was carried out by the Federal Aviation Administration as a consequence of the horrific incident. In accordance with The New York Times, the investigation revealed that Boeing had failed 33 of the audit’s criteria, resulting in a total of 97 points of noncompliance. During the audit, the company received a score of 56 points.
The firm was once again in the spotlight after a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced a “nose dive” while it was flying to New Zealand on a trip operated by LATAM Airlines. The incident resulted in the injuries of fifty individuals and prompted authorities to investigate the cause of the sudden drop in altitude. In addition, a Boeing 777-300 aircraft belonging to United Airlines was forced to make an emergency landing in the middle of the trip after experiencing what the airline describes as a “maintenance issue” after departing from Sydney.
