Boeing 737-700 and Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83 incident near Las Vegas, Nevada, March 17, 2007
On March 17, 2007 at about 5:20 am local time, 2 aircraft, Boeing 737-700 (N552) and Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83, were involved in the same incident near Las Vegas, Nevada (Mccarran International airport). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
This incident was caused by failure of the LC2 controller to comply with coordination procedures and runway separation standards. Contributing was the failure of LAS ATCT management to establish procedures requiring positive separation of aircraft operating on converging runways.
This incident was caused by failure of the LC2 controller to comply with coordination procedures and runway separation standards. Contributing was the failure of LAS ATCT management to establish procedures requiring positive separation of aircraft operations on converging runways.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 17, 2007 · about 5:20 am local time
- Place
- Las Vegas, Nevada · Mccarran International · map
- Type
- Incident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft 1
- Boeing 737-700 · all 737-700s on the register
- Registration
- N552 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Minor damage
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
- Aircraft 2
- Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83
- Registration
- not recorded
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
The NTSB's narrative for the Boeing 737-700 final · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 16, 2007, at 0520 UTC, Alaska Airlines flight 677 (ASA677) performed a rejected takeoff while attempting to depart from runway 25R at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada. The rejected takeoff occurred in accordance with an air traffic control instruction canceling takeoff clearance because of a conflict with Allegiant Airlines flight 588 (AAY588) landing on runway 19L. There was no reported damage to AAY588, but ASA677 incurred a deflated tire after returning to the gate. There were no reported injuries to passengers or crew on either aircraft.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The NTSB's narrative for the Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83 final · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 16, 2007, at 0520 UTC, Alaska Airlines flight 677 (ASA677) performed a rejected takeoff while attempting to depart from runway 25R at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada. The rejected takeoff occurred in accordance with an air traffic control instruction canceling takeoff clearance because of a conflict with Allegiant Airlines flight 588 (AAY588) landing on runway 19L. There was no reported damage to AAY588, but ASA677 incurred a deflated tire after returning to the gate. There were no reported injuries to passengers or crew on either aircraft.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record for the Boeing 737-700 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Alaska Airlines INC
The flight
- Departed from: LAS Las Vegas NV at 5:20 am
- Destination: SEA Seattle WA
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 190° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 61°F (16°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 29.94 inHg
- Observation at 4:56 am from LAS, 1 miles away
The factual record for the Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Operator: Allegan Airways INC
The flight
- Departed from: BLI Bellingham WA
- Destination: LAS Las Vegas NV
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 25R, 14,150 ft by 150 ft
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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