Alaska Airlines accident could have been ‘much more tragic,’ NTSB official says - eviltoast
Altitude of 16,000 feet and empty seats may have helped avert tragedy for Alaska Airlines flight, NTSB chair says
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No one was seated near the 'plug door' panel that became detached during a flight from Oregon to Southern California Friday, the NTSB's board chair said.