Scapegoated | Alaska Airlines pilot sues Boeing after crew blamed for door failure

An Alaska Airlines pilot has filed a lawsuit against Boeing, accusing the aircraft manufacturer of apportioning blame to flight crew members after a 737 MAX suffered a mid-air structural failure.

Brandon Fisher, who was piloting Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 when a door plug panel blew off shortly after departure, said Boeing initially suggested pilot error and other external factors were responsible for the incident. Fisher said he has flown only Boeing aircraft during his career with Alaska Airlines.