No fatalities

BOEING 737 890 accident at Kodiak, AK, 15 Jan 2026

Kodiak, AK, United States

On January 15, 2026, a BOEING 737 890 operated by Alaska Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kodiak, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The reduced surface friction of the contaminated ramp which led to a loss of directional control during taxi. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737 890
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Probable cause

The reduced surface friction of the contaminated ramp which led to a loss of directional control during taxi.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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