Alaska Airlines flight returns to San Jose airport due to mechanical issue
FILE PHOTO: An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 approaches San Diego International Airport for a landing from Palm Springs on December 20, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, Calif. - An Alaska Airlines flight had to return to San Jose Mineta International Airport on Wednesday after a mechanical issue.
Alaska Airlines Flight 1130 departed San Jose at 10:01 a.m. bound for Seattle; however, the aircraft turned back, landing at the South Bay airport at 10:50 a.m.
A spokesperson for San Jose Mineta International Airport said they were notified around 10:41 a.m. that the plane was returning after experiencing mechanical issues.
Alaska Airlines said there was a mechanical issue indication in the flight deck of the 737-900 aircraft.
"Pilots followed appropriate procedures and requested priority landing. The aircraft was evaluated by our maintenance team, who were able to repair the issue," the airline said.
The plane landed safely without issue, according to the airport and airline.
"Our pilots are trained for situations like this and we thank them for their professionalism in handling the situation," said Alaska.
Alaska Airlines Flight 1130 was rescheduled to depart San Jose at 12:27 p.m. and land in Seattle at 2:45 p.m.