Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 7 April 1976
Aircraft Type: BAC One-Eleven
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Lines
Location: Benghazi –
ÿ Libya
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Boeing 737 aircraftBoeing 737 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On September 16, 2000, three men hijacked a Boeing 737 aircraft at Manila, Philippines. They demanded USD 300,000 and the release of political prisoners. The hijackers exchanged passengers for another set of hostages and USD 300,000 in cash, then flew to Kota Kinbalu, Kuala Lampur, Bangkok, Thailand, and Karachi, Pakistan, and Benghazi, Libya. Following this, they relocated to Bangkok, Malaysia, and finally, to Karachi, Pakistan, and Benghazi, Libya. The hijackers ultimately requested political asylum.On September 16, 2000, three men hijacked a Boeing 737 aircraft at Manila, Philippines. They demanded USD 300,000 and the release of political prisoners. The hijackers exchanged passengers for another set of hostages and USD 300,000 in cash, then flew to Kota Kinbalu, Kuala Lampur, Bangkok, Thailand, and Karachi, Pakistan, and Benghazi, Libya. Following this, they relocated to Bangkok, Malaysia, and finally, to Karachi, Pakistan, and Benghazi, Libya. The hijackers ultimately requested political asylum.
Description
Three men hijacked the aircraft and demanded USD 300,000 and release of numerous political prisoners. At Manila, the hijackers exchanged all the passengers for another set of hostages and USD 300,000 in cash. During the next six days, the hijackers flew to Kota Kinbalu and Kuala Lampur, Malaysia; and Bangkok, Thailand. At Bangkok the airline supplied a longer range DC-8 passenger jet. The hijackers along with twelve PAL staff members continued to Karachi, Pakistan; and Benghazi, Libya. At Benghazi the hijackers released the remaining hostages and asked for political asylum.
Primary Cause
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