Boeing and its supplier, Kansas based Spirit Aero Systems,
is facing intense questioning in Washington over a recent midair
blowout.
Now today, the NTSB kicked off an investigative hearing after
a preliminary report found that a door plug ripped off
mid flight after a repair job at a Boeing factory.
The plane apparently left that plant without the bolts needed
to secure the door panel.
While pilots were able to land the plane safely,
7 passengers and one flight attendant did suffer minor injuries.
Injuries we can't see, which we often don't talk about,
can have profound, lasting impacts on lives and livelihoods.
So on behalf of the entire Agency,
we are so sorry for all that you experienced during
this very traumatic event.
Several Federal Aviation Administration officials are also expected to testify
this week.