Boeing 737-900ER

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Aircraft

737-900ER B739

Alaska Airlines standard livery

Airline

Alaska Airlines

ASA / AS

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Score: 63.0

The crash-damaged Alaska plane is interesting but image is soft, noisy, and cluttered with background distractions.

Location

Piedmont Triad International Airport

GSO/KGSO

36.0994, -79.9373

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Piedmont Triad International Airport GSO

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-900ER is the largest 737NG variant, used by Alaska Airlines as a backbone of their domestic fleet. This particular aircraft is notable as it was involved in a major incident.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare in Alaska Airlines fleet; 737-900/900ERs remain in active use.

Record Flights

737-900ERs have operated transcontinental US flights; not typically used for ultra-long-haul.

Safety & Events

The aircraft in the photo appears to be the Alaska Airlines 737-900ER, registration N704AL, which was involved in the runway excursion at Portland International Airport (PDX) in January 2024 (flight AS1282). The aircraft suffered a severe fuselage breach after a plug door blew out shortly after takeoff, resulting in an emergency return and grounding of the 737 MAX 9 fleet (not the airframe pictured, but similar livery/make). If this identification is correct, it is a very notable incident in recent aviation history.

Future Outlook

The airframe is shown in a damaged/stored position, likely being assessed for repair, scrapping, or parts salvage.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

42.1 meters

Length

5,990 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

178 passengers (2 class, typical US domestic high density)

Capacity

85,139 kg

MTOW

12.6 meters

Height

120 kN (each)

Thrust

93–96 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4)

Noise