Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 5 July 1977
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-78
Owner/operator: LADECO – L¡nea Area Del Cobre
Registration Number: CC-CFG
Location: Lima Airport (LIM) –
ÿ Peru
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 60
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On takeoff from Arica, Chile, four passengers hijacked an aircraft, demanding the release of two political prisoners and a flight to Venezuela. The aircraft was diverted to Lima, Peru, and ultimately surrendered after negotiations, with immediate Venezuelan Embassy protection.On takeoff from Arica, Chile, four passengers hijacked an aircraft, demanding the release of two political prisoners and a flight to Venezuela. The aircraft was diverted to Lima, Peru, and ultimately surrendered after negotiations, with immediate Venezuelan Embassy protection.
Description
The aircraft was hijacked by four passengers shortly after takeoff from Arica, Chile. They demanded the release of two political prisoners being held in Chile and wanted to be flown to Venezuela. The flight was diverted to Lima, Peru, which to be a refueling stop on the way to Venezuela. Eventually the hijackers agreed to surrender at Lima after lengthy negotiations. They were put under the immediate protection of the Venezuelan Embassy in Lima.
Source of Information
https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVA6IU214CGQZKWD3Z1ZUUSGDHAP-PERU-CHILEAN-AIRCRAFT-HIJACKERS-SURRENDER-TO-POLICE-AFTER/query/Hijack, https://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=ABCDDD:010839708:mpeg21:a0177https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVA6IU214CGQZKWD3Z1ZUUSGDHAP-PERU-CHILEAN-AIRCRAFT-HIJACKERS-SURRENDER-TO-POLICE-AFTER/query/Hijack, https://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=ABCDDD:010839708:mpeg21:a0177Primary Cause
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