Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead in South Carolina
John Barnett worked at Boeing for 32 years and has raised flags about multiple concerns at the airline manufacturer.
John Barnett worked at Boeing for 32 years and has raised flags about multiple concerns at the airline manufacturer.
The lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages was filed on behalf of three passengers on board the Alaska Airlines plane that made an emergency landing after a door plug blew out mid-flight.
Alaska Airlines Flight 1146 from Seattle to San Diego on Friday marked the 737 Max 9's return to service following a mid-air blowout.
"At the very least, installers missed something," former NTSB member John Goglia said after the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet. "It calls into question the process."
"The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service," the FAA said.
The door plug of a 737 Max 9 blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight, just minutes after the plane had taken off from Portland, Oregon.
Because they had their oxygen masks on and the wind blowing through the hole in the plane was too loud, they couldn't communicate by talking. So they wrote messages in the notes app.
The aircraft is part of Boeing's Max line of jets, which have had a troubled safety history.
Alaska and United are the only two U.S. commercial airlines that operate Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, the type of plane involved in Friday's incident.
The NTSB described a chaotic scene in the Boeing 737 Max 9's cockpit after the blowout, which forced the plane to return to Portland, Oregon minutes after takeoff.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Alaska Airlines has reached a deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines, the companies announced Sunday. The airlines said the move will unlock more travel destinations for flyers.
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson caused a San Francisco-bound flight to make an emergency diversion to Oregon, authorities said.
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency diversion to Portland, Oregon, after an off-duty pilot in the cockpit unsuccessfully tried to shut down the plane's engines midflight.
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Lawson served as pastor at Holman United Methodist Church from 1974 to his retirement in 1999.
It took 43 firefighters 14 minutes to put out the fire in the single-story home, which didn't have smoke alarms.
UConn's title-winning head coach Dan Hurley has turned down the offer to be the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Rebecca Grossman was sentenced Monday morning to 15 years to life for the 2020 deaths of two young brothers.
Lawson served as pastor at Holman United Methodist Church from 1974 to his retirement in 1999.
It took 43 firefighters 14 minutes to put out the fire in the single-story home, which didn't have smoke alarms.
UConn's title-winning head coach Dan Hurley has turned down the offer to be the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Lawson served as pastor at Holman United Methodist Church from 1974 to his retirement in 1999.
It took 43 firefighters 14 minutes to put out the fire in the single-story home, which didn't have smoke alarms.
UConn's title-winning head coach Dan Hurley has turned down the offer to be the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach.
Rebecca Grossman was sentenced Monday morning to 15 years to life for the 2020 deaths of two young brothers.
An auto parts store was looted by around 50 people overnight in South Los Angele
The two-vehicle crash sent one of the cars careening into a fire hydrant in Lake Forest, where the rear end was then suspended by the water that was gushing forth.
The car burst into flames after it collided with another vehicle on the 405 Freeway near Seal Beach Boulevard, according to firefighters.
The Chino Hills City Council approved restricting trucks with more than four axles from traveling along Carbon Canyon Road, a narrow S-curved highway.
The first earthquake occurred at about 4:52 p.m., about 1.2 miles away from Newport Beach, and was about 7.64 miles deep, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Huntington Beach police named a person of interest in the killing of a woman, describing him as a man she dated.
Firefighters say that the 2-acre fire destroyed a home, three outbuildings and an RV at a fire on Telford Avenue on Sunday.
In more than 25 years no one had previously caught one of the tagged fish during the annual stocking of Big Bear Lake.
The shooting happened late Saturday in the unincorporated Good Hope area, according to deputies.
The shooting happened at around 3:45 p.m. in the Vermont-Slauson area of South LA, according to police.
Deputies say that while they were tending to the man's medical needs he produced a knife and began to stab himself before charging a deputy.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
A bull at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon hopped a fence, injuring at least three people before being captured.
Giants tight end Darren Waller shed light on his retirement in a video posted to YouTube.
Illnesses have been reported across four states in connection with Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing chocolate bars, the FDA said.
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
President Biden had a beautiful and historic backdrop for his speech in France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
The move, which has drawn stark pushback from the left, allows authorities to more quickly reject and deport migrants who enter the country unlawfully by suspending the processing of asylum claims between official entry points along the southern border.
Charges were filed by the Wisconsin attorney general against three allies to former President Donald Trump related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Vote results will be announced after voting ends on Friday.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
According to public health officials, a sample drawn from a mosquito trap in the San Fernando Valley confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in LA County.
Los Angeles County public health officials say that the person arrived on a Lufthansa Flight on Sunday
Because of their jobs, firefighters have a much higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to Dr. Steven Wang. That's why he's offering free screenings to current and retired firefighters.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
A bull at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon hopped a fence, injuring at least three people before being captured.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Aaron Judge and Oswaldo Cabrera also went deep and the New York Yankees rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers to prevent a three-game sweep in a series viewed as a possible World Series preview.
Giants tight end Darren Waller shed light on his retirement in a video posted to YouTube.
Logan O'Hoppe hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth to complete a four-hit game, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 9-7 victory over the Houston Astros despite Jose Altuve tying a career high with four hits.
The match marked the first time a men's final at Roland Garros didn't include at least one of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer since 2004.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Chris Hayre goes behind the scenes of the LA Chargers Promo Day photo shoot.
Dan Hurley chose to stay at UConn to pursue a third consecutive national championship, turning down a six-year, $70 million offer with the Lakers.
In the U.S. Census Bureau study, out of 15 of the nation's largest metro areas, residents impacted most with financial hardship are in the Inland Empire.
Brian Baumgartner says recipes in his new "Seriously Good BBQ Cookbook" are the best from other chefs and his grill.
June gloom continues this morning with patchy drizzle in some areas. The fog will clear this afternoon with temperatures expected to be in 60s and 70s across SoCal.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.