The captain who guided an Alaska Airlines jet after a mid-air panel blowout in 2024 is taking Boeing to court for $10 million, accusing the company of trying to pin blame for the near-disaster on him. In a lawsuit filed in Oregon, attorneys for Capt. Brandon Fisher allege Boeing attempted to "scapegoat" the flight crew after a door plug tore off Flight 1282 shortly after takeoff, per Business Insider. The Boeing 737 Max 9 lost the panel at about 16,000 feet, forcing Fisher and First Officer Emily Wiprud to declare an emergency, rapidly descend to an altitude safe for breathing, and finally make an emergency landing. The suit praises Fisher's "heroism" and "immense composure," arguing that his actions prevented a catastrophe.
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