{"id":117517,"date":"2025-10-17T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=117517"},"modified":"2025-12-20T13:09:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T07:39:32","slug":"alaska-airlines-flight-diverts-after-passenger-assaults-crew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/17\/alaska-airlines-flight-diverts-after-passenger-assaults-crew\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Airlines Flight Diverts to Boise After Passenger Assaults Crew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IDAHO-<\/strong> A midair disturbance aboard an Alaska Airlines (AS)<\/a> Flight 1057 from Portland International Airport (PDX)<\/a> to Dallas Love Field (DAL) on Tuesday morning (October 14, 2025) forced an unscheduled landing in Boise, Idaho, after a passenger allegedly assaulted two flight attendants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the airline, the crew decided to divert the aircraft to Boise following what it described as a \u201csecurity incident\u201d involving a disruptive passenger. Law enforcement officers met the aircraft on arrival, and the individual was taken into custody. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alaska Airlines Passenger Assaults Crew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Authorities later identified the passenger as 61-year-old Tracy Barkhimer from White Salmon, Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Boise Police Department reported that Barkhimer displayed erratic behavior during the flight, striking two crew members who were attempting to de-escalate the situation. Cabin crew members, supported by passengers, restrained her until the aircraft safely landed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival, officers boarded the plane, and Barkhimer was formally placed under arrest. According to the police statement, both assaulted flight attendants were evaluated by paramedics at the gate and cleared to continue duty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alaska Airlines confirmed that the remainder of the journey resumed after a delay of approximately 90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Nick Dean | Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n