Ex‑Navy captain arrested for allegedly assaulting flight attendants on Alaska Airlines flight AS‑1057

Tracy Barkhimer, 61, a former U.S. Navy captain, helicopter pilot and defense consultant, was arrested and charged with two counts of misdemeanor battery after allegedly assaulting flight attendants on Alaska Airlines flight AS‑1057 from Portland to Dallas on Oct. 14.

Discovered 2025-10-17T04:23:43.374986-07:00 | 2025-10-17T04:23:43.374986-07:00

Briefing

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Reinforces ongoing crew safety and onboard security risks following recent passenger–crew confrontations, such as an American Airlines passenger vaping and accusing a flight attendant.
Adds to a string of high‑profile safety and legal incidents tied to Alaska operations, including an ex‑Alaska pilot criminal case and lawsuits by Alaska flight attendants over in‑flight injuries that have operational and reputational implications for carriers and suppliers.
Highlights risks to frontline workforce welfare and potential regulatory or legal exposure for airlines as passenger misconduct incidents continue to attract enforcement and litigation.

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