ALASKA SKYWAYS INC

Part 135 operator · designator META

Data confidence: Records are linked by certificate number, aircraft registration, or a name match that a reviewer has confirmed. Each record below shows how it was linked.

Also recorded as: ALASKA SKYWAYS INC, Alaska Skyways, Inc., REGAL AIR

Accident & enforcement record

Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.

NTSB accidents & incidents

Accident · 2023-08-28 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA U206F (N1733R) No injuries Part 135

Operated by Alaska Skyways Inc (per NTSB report)

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.

Source: NTSB case ANC23LA067
Accident · 2022-07-26 Operator named in NTSB report
DE HAVILLAND DHC2 (N9776R) Serious injury Part 135

Operated by Alaska Skyways Inc (per NTSB report)

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in the wing exceeding its critical angle of attack, a loss of control and impact with the water.

Source: NTSB case ANC22LA063
Accident · 2021-02-28 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA U206G (N1748R) No injuries Part 135

Operated by Alaska Skyways Inc. (per NTSB report)

The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing surface.

Source: NTSB case ANC21LA019
Accident · 2018-07-18 Operator named in NTSB report
De Havilland DHC-2 (N9878R) Fatal injury Part 135

Operated by Alaska Skyways, Inc. (per NTSB report)

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during departure climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight and center of gravity limits, coupled with his lack of operational experience in the airplane make, model, and configuration.

Source: NTSB case ANC18FA055
Accident · 2017-07-27 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA U206 (N1749R) Fatal injury Part 135

Operated by Alaska Skyways, Inc. (per NTSB report)

The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was (1) the inadequate preflight weather planning by the pilot and duty officer (2) the operator's inadequate operational control structure, and (3) the inadequate oversight of the operator's operational control structure by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Source: NTSB case ANC17FA039
Accident · 2013-09-05 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA U206G (N735LS) Minor injury Part 135

Operated by Alaska Skyways, Inc. (per NTSB report)

The pilot's decision to conduct a precautionary landing following a loss of altitude during takeoff initial climb.

Source: NTSB case ANC13CA094
Accident · 2011-09-15 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA U206G (N1779R) No injuries Part 135

Operated by Alaska Skyways Inc. (per NTSB report)

The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

Source: NTSB case ANC11LA103

FAA enforcement actions

No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.

Maintenance disclosure history

No maintenance difficulty reports on file. Note: SDR filing is largely voluntary, so absence is not evidence of a clean maintenance history.

Linked aircraft

N-numberMake / modelYearStatusLink basis
N144QDEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 MK.11961Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N1733RCESSNA U206F1973Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report
N1748RCESSNA U206G1980Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report
N1749ROperator named in NTSB report
N1779ROperator named in NTSB report
N1797RCESSNA U206G1981Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N62LCDEHAVILLAND DHC-21957Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N735LSCESSNA U206G1979Valid RegistrationOperator named in NTSB report
N9776RDEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 MK.11957Valid RegistrationOperator named in NTSB report
N9877RDEHAVILLAND DHC-2-L-201957Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N9878ROperator named in NTSB report

Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate

Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.

  • N9776R (DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1) — records 2022 · registered to NORTHSTAR HOLDINGS LLC (owner ≠ operator)
  • N9878R — records 2018 · no longer on the FAA registry
  • N1749R — records 2017 · no longer on the FAA registry
  • N735LS (CESSNA U206G) — records 2013 · registered to PATRICK ANDREW (owner ≠ operator)
  • N1779R — records 2011 · no longer on the FAA registry