Accident · 2026-01-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-01-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BOEING 737 (N583AS)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- ALASKA AIR INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Alaska Airlines
Probable cause
The reduced surface friction of the contaminated ramp which led to a loss of directional control during taxi.
Source: NTSB case DCA26LA102Flight 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 pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 44 | Class 1 (2025-08-07) | 5,191 total · 1,175 as PIC · 162 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 37 | Class 1 (2025-08-13) | 7,954 total · 4,854 in this make/model · 1,600 as PIC · 158 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.