Report Details

Incident 1

Carrier: Alaska Airlines Flight: 119 Date of incident: 5/14/2006
Time of incident: approximately 10:00pm

Description of animal (including name): Cockapoo dog named Shep. The dog was 14 years old, and was observed to be graying and missing patches of hair.

Identification of the owner(s) and/or guardian of the animal: Redacted

Narrative description of incident: Passenger traveled from Orange County through Seattle to Anchorage. Upon arrival in Anchorage, Alaska Airlines personnel observed that Shep did not appear to be breathing. They soon realized that the animal had passed away and so advised Ms. Flake

Narrative description of the cause of the incident: The exact cause is unknown, though the dog's advanced age may have been a factor. All weather conditions were acceptable. There was no sign of damage or mishandling on the kennel. Other pets loaded in the same area arrived in Anchorage in good health.

Narrative description of any corrective action taken in response to the incident: Cause is unknown therefore no corrective action taken.

Name, title, address and telephone number of the individual filing the report on behalf of the air carrier: Redacted