Safety boss says it is 'absurd' Boeing failed to provide key information in the 737 Max investigation for 2 months

Safety Boss Criticizes Boeing for Failing to Provide Key Information in 737 Max Investigation

According to a news article from Yahoo News, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Jennifer Homendy, has accused Boeing of not fully cooperating with the investigation into the blowout incident involving a Boeing 737 Max aircraft in January [1]. During a Senate committee hearing, Homendy stated that Boeing had not provided the NTSB with the requested documents and information regarding the opening, closing, and removal of the door plug, as well as the team responsible for that work [1]. The NTSB specifically asked for the names of the 25 people who work with the doors and door plugs, but Boeing had not provided them [1]. Homendy described the situation as "absurd" and expressed frustration that two months later, the NTSB still did not have the requested information [1].

Boeing responded to the accusations by stating that early in the investigation, they provided the NTSB with names of Boeing employees, including door specialists, who they believed would have relevant information [1]. They also mentioned that they have now provided the full list of individuals on the 737 door team in response to a recent request [1]. Boeing further stated that if the door plug removal was undocumented, there would be no documentation to share They emphasized their deep respect for the NTSB and their commitment to fully supporting the investigation in a proactive and transparent manner [1].

It is important to note that the information provided above is based on the cited news article from Yahoo News