United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) started a probe into Boeing Co.'s safety claims a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 in January, several media reported on Thursday.
A source familiar with the matter revealed that the focus of the investigation is on potential misleading information to investors. January's incident has sparked intense scrutiny of Boeing's manufacturing and safety procedures, particularly in light of related events involving 737 Max aircraft.
Earlier today, a Boeing 737 swerved off the runway and caught fire at Blaise Diagne International Airport in Senegal, injuring 10.