Help Me Hank: As Boeing 737 investigation moves forward woman speaks out about plane safety

DETROIT – A woman whose mother was killed when the United Airlines plane she was on caused a cargo door to open pulling passengers from the plane while it was in the air has a warning for flyers as the Boeing 737 Max investigation moves forward.

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Two recent fatal plane crashes have led to a investigation and some planes that fly out of Detroit are being grounded. The alert brings up terrifying memories for a Michigan native who is on a mission to keep flyers safe.

Mary Handley from Saginaw was one of the people pulled from a plane when the cargo door opened as the plane reached 23,000 feet. Many close to the investigation said they believe it could have been avoided if a design flaw had been addressed.


About the Author:

Hank Winchester is Local 4’s Consumer Investigative Reporter and the head of WDIV’s “Help Me Hank” Consumer Unit. Hank works to solve consumer complaints, reveal important recalls and track down thieves who have ripped off people in our community.