Alaska Airlines 737 Slides on Ice, Hits Equipment at Kodiak Airport

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-890 slid on ice and collided with ramp equipment at Kodiak Airport (ADQ) in Alaska, sustaining substantial damage but no injuries.

The aircraft, registered N583AS and operating as flight AS9623, was taxiing to the ramp after landing from Anchorage when it slid on icy conditions and struck ramp staging equipment, according to NTSB preliminary notification DCA26LA102.

The incident highlights the operational challenges faced by airlines serving remote Alaskan airports, where icy conditions during winter months create hazardous ground operations. Kodiak Airport, located on Kodiak Island, is particularly susceptible to severe weather conditions that can affect aircraft operations.

The NTSB is investigating the incident. Alaska Airlines has not immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the extent of damage or operational impacts.

This marks another reminder of the unique challenges airlines face when operating in Alaska's harsh winter environment, where ice accumulation on airport surfaces can create dangerous conditions for aircraft ground movements.