Report Details

Carrier: Alaska Airlines Flight: 671 (Denver/Seattle) Date of incident: June 7, 2010
Time of incident: Approximately 2:00 P.M. PT

Description of animal (including name): A seven-year old male pug dog.

Narrative description of incident: Upon opening the aircraft cargo pit in Seattle, ramp personnel found that a dog had passed away. The Passenger was located in the baggage claim area and was bought to the baggage office and met by two Seattle Supervisors, who escorted the passenger and his pug to The Pet Hospital located in Tukwila. It is not clear at what point the animal perished while in the airline’s custody.

Narrative description of cause of the incident: A dog arrived deceased in Seattle. This appears to be a natural death. There is no evidence to suggest that the airline’s handling contributed to the animal’s condition in any way.

Narrative description of any correction action taken in response to the incident: No action required.

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