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Article: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crew and Non-Revenue Travelers.
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- February 1, 2000
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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2000
Five valued friends and coworkers made up the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight 261. We extend our deepest sympathies to their loved ones.
Captain Ted Thompson, age 53, was hired by Alaska Airlines on August 16, 1982, and based in Los Angeles. Captain Thompson totaled 10,400 DC-9 hours with Alaska Airlines. DC-9 hours is an aviation rating which encompasses both the MD-80 and the MD-90 aircraft. In addition, Captain Thompson spent eight years flying C141 aircraft in the U.S. Air Force and has served as a flight safety instructor.
First Officer William Tansky, age 57, was hired ...