Incident · 2008-12-20
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-12-20
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- BOEING 737-4Q8 (N771AS)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- ALASKA AIR INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Alaska Airlines
Probable cause
The placement of operating equipment in close proximity to an external heating unit's intake by ground personnel, resulting in the contamination of the airplane's cabin with carbon monoxide.
Source: NTSB case ANC09IA015Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Airline transport pilot | — | 48 | Class 1 | 12,100 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.