Boeing Sued for Allegedly Blaming Door Plug Blowout on Alaska Airlines Pilot

The pilot who landed the Boeing 737 that lost its door plug soon after takeoff is suing Boeing, claiming they were blaming him for the incident, according to court documents.

The lawsuit was filed on Dec. 30 in Multnomah County Circuit Court against the aircraft manufacturer, seeking $10,000,000 for negligence, strict products liability, breach of warranty, emotional distress and defamation.

The pilot in command, Captain Brandon Fisher, filed the complaint against Boeing for allegedly blaming him and First Officer Emily Wiprud for making mistakes that contributed to the incident.

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