US Sanctions Boeing for Violating Investigation Regulations on 737 Max 9 Door Plug Blowout

Boeing faces sanctions from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for breaching regulations by disclosing non-public information and speculating on causes of a door plug blowout incident on a 737 Max 9 aircraft.

The NTSB condemned Boeing's actions as a 'blatant violation' and restricted the company's access to investigative details while maintaining its involvement in the probe. This violation has led US regulators to consider referring Boeing's conduct to the Department of Justice for further action, highlighting the seriousness of the breach in investigative protocol.