ANCHORAGE- An Alaska Airlines (AS) Boeing 737 veered off a taxiway at Alaska’s major airport on Wednesday afternoon (January 8, 2025) during a maintenance procedure.
The incident occurred at 1:43 p.m. when two airline mechanics were repositioning the aircraft to a parking location.
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Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) Communications Director Shannon McCarthy confirms the incident qualifies as a level-one occurrence, categorizing it as minor.
The aircraft deviated into a ditch within a testing area, preventing any disruption to regular airport operations or flight schedules, Alaska News Source Reported.
Alaska Airlines spokesperson Tim Thompson confirms no passengers occupied the aircraft during the incident.
The airline launched an investigation to assess potential damage to the Boeing 737, though the current condition remains undetermined.
The swift response to the situation demonstrates established safety protocols, with immediate incident reporting and authority notification.
Alaska Airlines assumes responsibility for developing and executing the aircraft removal strategy, though no timeline has been established for the extraction process.
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The official spokesperson minimizes the severity of the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 taxiway incident, characterizing it as a routine occurrence at Ted Stevens International Airport.
The aircraft deviation transpired in an isolated section, maintaining normal airport operations without flight disruptions.
Alaska Airlines retains responsibility for aircraft extraction and damage assessment procedures. The carrier removes the aircraft from scheduled service pending comprehensive evaluation.
Ted Stevens International Airport maintains its position as Alaska’s primary passenger facility while ranking as the world’s fourth-busiest cargo hub in 2023. The airport serves as a strategic base for major cargo operators including FedEx, UPS, and Amazon Prime Air.
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A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) Boeing 737-800 executed an emergency landing at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport on December 28, 2024. The aircraft, operating flight KL1204, departed from Oslo Airport before requiring an unscheduled diversion.
The 24.2-year-old Boeing 737, registered as PH-BXM, lost directional control during its landing roll, veering onto grass terrain beside the taxiway after touching down on runway 18. The aircraft carried 182 occupants, including passengers and crew members.
Norwegian aviation authorities launch an investigation into the incident’s causes, examining both the initial diversion requirement from Oslo Airport and the subsequent runway excursion. KLM’s Boeing 737-800 fleet continues regular operations during the investigation process.
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