Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 23 May 1976
Aircraft Type: BAC One-Eleven 527FK
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Lines
Registration Number: RP-C1161
Location: Zamboanga Airport (ZAM) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 13 / Occupants: 87
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On May 21, 1976, Philippine Air Lines flight 116 was hijacked by six passengers at Davao City, Philippines. The hijackers demanded a ransom of USD 375,000 and a flight to Libya, leading to a confrontation with Philippine military forces at Zamboanga. After a tense standoff, the hijackers surrendered, exchanging five women and nine children for food and water. Security forces attempted a storming operation, resulting in a gun battle and the deaths of ten passengers and three hijackers. The remaining hijackers were subsequently prosecuted and sentenced to death.On May 21, 1976, Philippine Air Lines flight 116 was hijacked by six passengers at Davao City, Philippines. The hijackers demanded a ransom of USD 375,000 and a flight to Libya, leading to a confrontation with Philippine military forces at Zamboanga. After a tense standoff, the hijackers surrendered, exchanging five women and nine children for food and water. Security forces attempted a storming operation, resulting in a gun battle and the deaths of ten passengers and three hijackers. The remaining hijackers were subsequently prosecuted and sentenced to death.
Description
Philippine Air Lines flight 116 was en route between Davao City and Manila, Philippines on May 21, 1976 when six passengers hijacked the aircraft and forced the crew to land at Zamboanga. They demanded a ransom of USD 375,000 and a plane to fly them to Libya. At Zamboanga the aircraft was surrounded by troops and armoured military vehicles. The next day the hijackers allowed five women and nine children to leave aircraft in return for a supply of food and water form the authorities. On May 23, security forces tried to storm the plane and a gun battle broke out, during which some grenades were set off by the hijackers. Ten passengers and three hijackers were killed. The remaining 3 hijackers were caught and sentenced to death.
Source of Information
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