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Alaska Airlines flight returns due to cabin depressurization

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Alaska Airlines flight returns due to cabin depressurization
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Passengers on Alaska Airlines flight 825 experienced an unexpected return to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday due to a cabin depressurization issue. The Boeing 737-900ER, initially en route to Kahului, Hawaii, had to make an emergency descent and return after losing cabin pressure at cruising altitude.

According to The Aviation Herald, the aircraft registered as N462AS was approximately 220 nautical miles southwest of Seattle when the crew initiated the emergency procedures. The plane descended to 9,000 feet before safely landing back in Seattle on runway 34R. A replacement aircraft later completed the journey after a six-hour delay.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident stating: "Alaska Airlines Flight 825 returned safely to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around 11 a.m. local time on Tuesday, June 3, after the crew reported a pressurization issue. The Boeing 737-900 was headed to Kahului International Airport in Hawaii. The FAA will investigate."

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In such situations, pilots rapidly descend below 10,000 feet while notifying air traffic control and using speed brakes for a controlled descent. Passengers are instructed by flight attendants on how to use oxygen masks during these events.

Flight data from FlightAware indicates that Alaska Airlines has been the sole operator of this particular Boeing jetliner for its entire service life of eleven years.

JonNYC noted via social media: "AS825 SEA-OGG B739 returned alrt2 emergency for a rapid decompression no injuries Same aircraft yesterday was concerned they sucked up a nose gear pin in their #2 engine."

This event highlights the importance of cabin pressurization systems in modern aviation. These systems utilize various technologies like engine bleed air and electric compressors to maintain safe cabin conditions at high altitudes.

Boeing's history with pressurized cabins dates back decades, starting with innovations like the Boeing 307 and B-29 bomber models which paved the way for today's advanced commercial airliners such as the Boeing 737 series.

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