Alaska Airlines 737 Incident in Testing Area

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER was accidentally steered into a ditch at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport by two mechanics while being moved to a parking location. Fortunately, no passengers were on board, and no injuries were reported. Alaska Airlines and the Department of Transportation categorized the incident as minor, with no impact on airport operations. While icy conditions were initially speculated to be a factor, officials confirmed that ice played no role in the mishap. The aircraft sustained damage to its front landing gear, and the airline is coordinating with authorities to assess and remove the plane. The incident occurred in a testing area, which helped avoid any disruption to airport activities.