Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Flight 1282 door-plug accident
A door plug separated from a Boeing 737 MAX 9 shortly after departure. The event led to aircraft inspections, temporary grounding of the affected configuration, and investigations into aircraft production and inspection controls.
2000
Flight 261 crash and maintenance scrutiny
Flight 261 crashed into the Pacific Ocean after failure of the MD-83 horizontal stabilizer jackscrew assembly. The investigation focused on inadequate lubrication and inspection, leading to extensive scrutiny of maintenance practices and regulatory oversight.
1971
Flight 1866 crash
Alaska Airlines Flight 1866 crashed near Juneau during an instrument approach, killing all 111 occupants. The accident produced a major operational and financial crisis for the airline.