Door Blows Out Of Boeing Plane Just After Takeoff, Makes Emergency Landing

Passengers aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 were jolted from their seats Friday afternoon when a window abruptly shattered, letting in cold air and debris. The plane, en route from Portland, Oregon to Ontario, California was at cruising altitude when the incident occurred. After the incident, Alaska Airlines released a statement. They confirmed that all 171 passengers and 6 crew members landed safely. The airline citing that they emphasize safety as a top priority is investigating the incident. Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.

Shattered window on Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737 MAX prompts safe landing. Photographer(X)

Within minutes of the news breaking, causing chaos on the internet and families rushing to find information about their loved ones, the airline released a statement reassuring that the situation is under control. They said, “The aircraft landed safely back at Portland International Airport with 171 guests and 6 crew members.

The safety of our guests and employees is always our primary priority, so while this type of occurrence is rare, our flight crew was trained and prepared to safely manage the situation. We are investigating what happened and will share more information as it becomes available.”