Final report on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 in-flight exit door plug separation

On January 5, 2024, a Boeing 737-9 airplane operated by Alaska Airlines as flight 1282 experienced an in-flight separation of the left mid exit door (MED) plug and rapid depressurization when climbing through about 14,830 ft after takeoff from Portland International Airport (PDX), Portland, Oregon. One flight attendant and 7 passengers received minor injuries…