Boeing’s growing scrutiny
In recent months, Boeing has faced intensified scrutiny following a series of technical failures reported in its aircraft. The incidents also led to the CEO resigning amidst persistent safety incidents. Here is a look at recent accidents involving Boeing planes. (AFP photo)
Plane skids at Senegal airport
A Boeing 737-300, chartered by Air Senegal and owned by Transair, veered off the runway at Senegal's Blaise Diagne airport, injuring 11 of the 78 passengers aboard on Thursday, May 9. Operations were suspended as authorities launched an investigation into the incident. (Reuters photo)
Windshield cracks on landing
A Boeing 737 operated by Alaska Airlines touched down and cracked a windshield on March 18. The flight originated from Arlington, Virginia, and concluded its journey in Portland, Oregon. The crack occurred during the landing phase of the flight. (AP photo)
Panel goes missing
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport landed on March 15 with a missing panel, presumably detached mid-flight. The panel absence was noticed during parking, verified by a United Airlines spokesperson. (AP photo)
Over 50 people injured on board
On March 11, officials reported that a "significant disturbance" on a Chilean aircraft en route from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand, resulted in injuries to over 50 people on board. (Image: X)
Tire blows off during takeoff
On March 7, a United Airlines flight to Japan safely landed in Los Angeles despite losing a tire during takeoff from San Francisco. Just after departure, one of the six tires on its left-side landing gear fell off, landing in a parking lot at San Francisco International Airport. (AP photo)
Cockpit window cracks
A Japan-bound ANA flight had to return to Sapporo-New Chitose Airport due to a cockpit window crack. Detected midair, the Boeing 737-800 was safely diverted, with air traffic control permitting its return. This incident occurred on January 14 during the Toyama-bound journey. (Image: @IATA on X)
Door blows out mid-air
A major incident involving a Boeing aircraft drew attention from across the world, after an exit door and an adjacent unoccupied seat blew out mid-air. The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 made an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon on January 5. (AP photo)