Teacher finds plane's blown-out panel, ending search with gratitude towards Bob

Days after Alaska Airlines flight 1282 experienced a fuselage breach at 16,000 feet, various items have been found in Oregon. The incident occurred on January 5th when a Boeing 737 Max 9 lost an outer section of its plane shortly after takeoff from Portland. Thankfully, none of the 177 people on board were seriously injured. However, the search is ongoing for other missing belongings and parts, including a cushion from the seat adjacent to the damaged fuselage, which fortunately was unoccupied. One of the significant missing items, known as the door plug, was discovered by a local school teacher named Bob. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that Bob came across the 27kg (60lb) door plug, which includes a window and can serve as an emergency exit in specific configurations. The NTSB had requested public assistance in locating the door plug, speculating that it may have landed near Barnes Road or the Cedar Hills neighborhood based on radar data. During a news conference, NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy mentioned that Bob had sent a photo of the missing piece from his backyard in Portland. Ms Homendy expressed her gratitude to Bob and confirmed that they would analyze the door plug upon retrieval. Another individual who was walking near Barnes Road found an intact iPhone believed to belong to a passenger. Game designer Seanathan Bates shared photos of the phone, which was the second phone discovered as per information from the NTSB. The images showed the stretch of Barnes Road where Mr Bates found the phone, revealing no cracks and a broken-off piece of a white phone charger still attached. Mr Bates humorously suggested that the phone's airplane mode feature may have contributed to its survival during the 16,000ft drop. He discovered a travel confirmation and baggage claim for the lost goods of Alaska 1282 on the unlocked device and promptly contacted the NTSB. Several passengers have recounted their terrifying experience during the flight. Evan Smith, one of the passengers, recalled a loud bang followed by a rushing sound, with air masks immediately deploying. He also mentioned a child in the affected row whose shirt was sucked out of the plane, but he remained safely held by his mother. Another passenger, Jessica Montoia, described the flight as a "trip from hell" and witnessed a phone being snatched from a man's hand by the strong winds. It remains uncertain if this phone is the same one Mr Bates stumbled upon during his walk. Currently, approximately 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft are grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) due to ongoing safety checks. Investigators have also revealed that the specific Alaska Airlines plane involved in the incident had experienced pressurization warnings in the days leading up to the event.