F.B.I. Notifies Passengers on Alaska Flight of Potential Crime Victim Status Passengers on an Alaska Airlines flight that made an emergency landing due to a fuselage panel blowing off have been informed by the F.B.I. that they may be considered victims of a crime. The letters mark a significant development in the criminal investigation into Boeing, the manufacturer of the 737 Max 9 jet. The incident, which occurred in January, is under criminal F.B.I. investigation, but details on its progress are currently unavailable. This investigation adds to Boeing's existing challenges, including a recent FAA audit and a review of a 2021 settlement related to deadly crashes involving its Max 8 planes.