Alaska Airlines Flight Forced to Turn Back Due to Lavatory Sink Flooding
In a never-thought-of nightmarish situation, an Alaska Airlines flight from Honolulu to Anchorage was forced to turn back after its bathroom sink malfunctioned and flooded the cabin of the Boeing 737 Max 9 jet with four inches of water.
Details of the Incident
- The flight, Alaska Airlines Flight 828, took off from Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport at 10:16 pm on March 29.
- An issue with water from the lavatory sink shortly after takeoff led to the flooding of the cabin.
- Passenger Dustin Parker recorded on-flight video footage showing flight attendants using paper towels to soak up the water in the aisle.
Flight Turnaround and Landing
The plane remained in the air for two hours and 18 minutes, covering 842 miles, before returning to Honolulu. It landed safely at Daniel K Inouye International Airport around 12:30 am local time.
Response from Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines had to cancel the flight due to a lack of available aircraft for a swap. Passengers were promptly reaccommodated on alternative flights. The airline apologized for the inconvenience caused and commended the crew for their actions.
Statement on Boeing Airplanes
Days before the incident, Alaska Airlines issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to Boeing airplanes and safety in air travel.
