A Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Air Canada made an emergency landing in Idaho this week after experiencing an in-flight emergency. The flight, which was traveling from Mexico City to Vancouver, Canada, diverted to Boise after the pilots received an indicator light in the flight deck, which was later determined to be due to a faulty cargo hold indicator.
The aircraft landed at Boise Airport as a precautionary measure, and all 122 passengers and six crew members on board were safely picked up by another aircraft to complete their journey. Boeing deferred comment to Air Canada regarding the incident.
This emergency landing is the latest in a series of incidents involving Boeing aircraft this year. Other recent incidents include a plug-in door blowing off an Alaska Airlines flight, an engine cowling falling off a Southwest Airlines plane during takeoff, and a Boeing 737 Max 9 operated by Alaska Airlines turning around due to a malfunctioning bathroom sink flooding the cabin.
United Airlines has also reported several unrelated incidents on Boeing planes since the end of February. Five of the six incidents reported by United involved Boeing aircraft.
These incidents have raised concerns about the safety and reliability of Boeing aircraft. As investigations into these incidents continue, it will be important for regulators and airlines to address any potential issues to ensure the safety of passengers and crew members.