SEATTLE, WASHINGTON– Alaska Airlines (AS) Flight AS1386 from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) landed safely on Saturday, October 24, 2026, after crew members reported an unusual cabin odor shortly after takeoff.
The smell, described as resembling “dirty socks,” reportedly caused a flight attendant to develop a slight headache. The aircraft continued to Southern California without diverting or declaring an emergency.
Crew Reports Strange Odor After Portland Departure
Alaska Airlines Flight AS1386 departed Gate 7 at Portland International Airport (PDX) at 2:55 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on October 24. The flight was scheduled to operate to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) in California.
The aircraft took off from Runway 28L and began climbing toward its cruising altitude of 35,000 feet. Shortly after departure, the pilots were notified of a distinct, unpleasant smell near the rear of the passenger cabin.
Crew members reportedly described the odor as resembling “dirty socks.” Although the smell was temporary, it was strong enough to cause a slight headache for one flight attendant.
The reported symptoms prompted attention from the crew, but the situation did not require a diversion. The pilots continued the flight to Burbank while the aircraft remained on its planned route, AIRLIVE reported.
Boeing 737-800 Lands Safely at Burbank
The aircraft involved was identified as N589AS, a Boeing 737-800-family aircraft operated by Alaska Airlines. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records identify N589AS as a Boeing 737-890 manufactured in 2007.
The aircraft subsequently landed on Runway 08 at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). The flight completed its journey without an emergency declaration or an unscheduled landing at another airport.
According to the incident report, no additional injuries or medical transports were reported upon arrival in Burbank. The available information does not indicate that passengers required medical assistance.
Cause of the Cabin Odor Remains Unconfirmed
The exact source of the smell was not established in the available report. Unusual cabin odors can have different causes, and the reported incident alone does not establish whether the smell originated from the ventilation system, a maintenance issue, or another source.
Aircraft ventilation systems can distribute odors throughout a cabin, making it difficult to identify their source from smell alone. However, there is no confirmed evidence that an aircraft system caused the odor reported on Flight AS1386.
The report also does not establish whether the aircraft underwent a specific maintenance inspection or whether technicians identified the source after landing.
The flight’s safe arrival and the absence of a diversion indicate that the crew continued the journey rather than making an unscheduled landing. Further information would be needed to determine the cause of the odor and whether any maintenance action followed.
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