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Pilot left partially deaf after rushing to seal door at 30,000 feet: suit

Summary by The Independent
Exclusive: Capt. Wayne Hoefler told The Independent he sprang into action to help fix a malfunctioning door plug -- one day before an incident nearly sucked passengers out of an Alaska Airlines jet

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Pilot left partially deaf after rushing to seal door at 30,000 feet: suit

Exclusive: Capt. Wayne Hoefler told The Independent he sprang into action to help fix a malfunctioning door plug -- one day before an incident nearly sucked passengers out of an Alaska Airlines jet

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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