The DOJ has launched a criminal investigation into the Boeing jetliner blowout that left a gaping hole on an Alaska Airlines plane this January, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. Citing documents and people familiar with the matter, the newspaper said investigators have contacted some passengers and crew—including pilots and flight attendants—who were on the Jan. 5 flight, which suffered the blowout seven minutes after takeoff from Portland, Oregon. What you need to know:

Source: Wall Street Journal March 10, 2024 14:44 UTC