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The Boeing 737 Max 9 jet that suffered a blowout in midair had been restricted from flying over the ocean after pilots on the plane reported pressurization warnings on at least three separate occasions. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The aircraft is part of Boeing's Max line of jets, which have had a troubled safety history.
An NTSB official confirmed the door plug that blew off of an Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737 Max 9 in a mid-air incident Friday was located near Portland, Oregon, in a backyard. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the finding and how it may help reveal what malfunctioned during the flight.
More than 100 Boeing aircraft are grounded after a door plug blew off the side of an Alaska Airlines plane Friday, leaving a gaping hole in the fuselage. Christopher Hart, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, joined CBS News to discuss what investigators will be looking for as they try to find a cause for the incident.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday as investigators try to figure out why a piece of fuselage blew off an Alaska Airlines flight in mid-air on Friday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has a timeline of the incident.
The FAA has grounded all 171 Boeing 737 Max 9's in the U.S. for further inspection after a piece of fuselage blew off a Friday night Alaska Airlines flight in mid-air. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on the investigation into what caused the terrifying incident.
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing Friday when a door plug blew off the side of the plane midflight, leaving a gaping hole, but miraculously no one was injured. Sunday night, the NTSB said pressurization warning lights had been reported on three earlier flights on the same plane, leading to restrictions on the types of flights the plane could operate. New York Times investigative journalist Mark Walker joined CBS News to discuss the investigation into the incident.
Investigation into Alaska Airlines mid-air scare; College Football National Championship in Houston tonight.
CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has new details about the moment a door plug on a Boeing 737 Max 9 blew off of an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight. The incident has prompted the FAA to ground dozens of Boeing 737 Max 9 jets nationwide.
The NTSB described a chaotic scene in the Boeing 737 Max 9's cockpit after the blowout, which forced the plane to return to Portland, Oregon minutes after takeoff.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Picking up the pace of commercial operations, Virgin Galactic is now launching piloted suborbital spaceflights every month.
Officials say the Starliner will be ready to fly by early March, but it's not clear when a launch might fit into the space station schedule.
Situation is not an immediate safety issue and planes already flying "can continue operating safely," company said.
A new Chinese airliner may soon take to the skies. It's called the C919 -- and it looks a lot like Boeing's 737. As Kris Van Cleave explains, development of the jet may have been assisted by espionage.
China is rolling out a new passenger airliner, designed to directly compete with Boeing and Airbus. Some say the designs were gathered through corporate espionage. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
A state-owned Chinese aircraft manufacturer designed the first-ever large commercial jetliner, the C919, with the goal of one day dominating the aerospace industry. A look at how the plane was developed reveals how China acquired sensitive aviation technology through legal and illegal means. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Boeing had hoped to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2020, but major softwar problems in 2019 delayed test flights.
"There is no immediate safety-of-flight concern for the in-service fleet," the company said.
The jet has ruled commercial airways since its debut in 1969.
For more than 50 years, the jumbo jet has broadened air travel for millions. On Tuesday, the final 747 will be delivered for cargo use – the end of the line for a piece of airborne royalty.
More than half a century after its first flight, the last Boeing 747 is being delivered. Kris Van Cleave looks at the team who built the plane, which changed the world and air travel forever.
Boeing pleaded not guilty Thursday to a charge that it misled regulators who approved its 737 Max, the plane that was involved in two crashes that killed 346 people.
The ruling came after relatives of some of the victims of the crashes said the government violated their rights by reaching a settlement with Boeing without first notifying the families.
NASA has unveiled plans for a new experimental environmentally friendly airplane, which it hopes will hit the skies in 2028. Dieter Holger, sustainability reporter for the Wall Street Journal, discussed the environmental impact such a plane could have in the future.
Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.
The bodies were found during a routine inspection after the plane landed.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events that began Saturday with a service at his boyhood home in Plains, Georgia.
Greenland's government says Donald Trump Jr. is visiting in a private capacity, so it won't discuss his presence as his father vows to make it part of the U.S.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
A strong earthquake killed more than 100 people in Tibet and left many others trapped in the autonomous region of western China, state media say.
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, pleads not guilty in the death of Debrina Kawam.
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the longtime figurehead of France's far-right political movement and father of its current leader, has reportedly died.
Sebastian Gorka failed security screenings during Trump's first term, but could return as White House counterterrorism chief.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from releasing a report prepared by special counsel Jack Smith.
McDonald's is kicking off 2025 with more ways for customers to save, including meal deals and digital discounts.
Chipmaker Nvidia shares surge after founder Jensen Huang unveils next generation of AI for gamers at CES 2025.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events that began Saturday with a service at his boyhood home in Plains, Georgia.
McDonald's is kicking off 2025 with more ways for customers to save, including meal deals and digital discounts.
Chipmaker Nvidia shares surge after founder Jensen Huang unveils next generation of AI for gamers at CES 2025.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports under a final rule announced by the Biden administration.
McDonald's joins other major corporations in unwinding its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from releasing a report prepared by special counsel Jack Smith.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events that began Saturday with a service at his boyhood home in Plains, Georgia.
Sebastian Gorka failed security screenings during Trump's first term, but could return as White House counterterrorism chief.
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports under a final rule announced by the Biden administration.
Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.
Officials in India have confirmed the country's first 7 cases of human metapneumovirus, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Human rights groups accuse Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of using capital punishment as a tool following nationwide protests.
Ryo Yoshizawa — who one fashion magazine said has "national treasure-class handsomeness" — is one of Japan's most popular actors.
Officials in India have confirmed the country's first 7 cases of human metapneumovirus, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.
Greenland's government says Donald Trump Jr. is visiting in a private capacity, so it won't discuss his presence as his father vows to make it part of the U.S.
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the longtime figurehead of France's far-right political movement and father of its current leader, has reportedly died.
Grammy-nominated artist Chlöe Bailey and NAACP President Derrick Johnson join "CBS Mornings" to announce nominees for the 56th NAACP Image Awards. The awards honor the achievements and performances of people of color across various fields.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.
Oprah Winfrey selects Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" as her latest book club choice. The book encourages readers to find peace and purpose.
Court documents show Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settled their divorce back in September and are now asking for a judge to approve the breakup.
Chipmaker Nvidia shares surge after founder Jensen Huang unveils next generation of AI for gamers at CES 2025.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, pleads not guilty in the death of Debrina Kawam.
Investigators estimated at least 25 people were buried at Harold Baumeister's estate, based on evidence that included 10,000 bones and bone fragments.
The early morning shootout happened during a joint patrol by police and the military in Guanajuato.
President Biden visited New Orleans on Monday and met with the families of the victims of the deadly New Year's Day truck attack. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is on Bourbon Street with the latest on the investigation.
The FBI has released new video in the probe of the New Orleans Bourbon Street attack that occurred on New Year's Day. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Meta is overhauling its fact-checking programs, ending the current system and adopting a "community notes" style of content moderation, similar to what is used on X. This will apply to posts on Instagram, Threads and Facebook. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
The Pentagon says the military has just transported 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantánamo Bay back to the Middle East. The mission is part of President Biden's long-time effort to shut the prison down dating back to the Obama administration. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Pentagon has reached a historic legal settlement with more than 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that would create "new and simpler processes to obtain updated discharge records and potential upgrades to Honorable Discharge status." CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod has the details.
Airports from the Midwest to the East Coast were impacted Monday as record snow fell in parts of the U.S. More than 9,500 flights were delayed nationwide. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Former President Jimmy Carter's final journey to Washington D.C. has begun after the lying in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta. Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol until Thursday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.