Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 30 January 1980
Aircraft Type: Ilyushin Il-18
Owner/operator: Interflug
Location: –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems and communication systems.Aircraft control systems and communication systems.
Category: Unlawful Interference
Two individuals attempted to seize control of an aircraft through force, but were successfully resisted by a portion of the crew and passengers.Two individuals attempted to seize control of an aircraft through force, but were successfully resisted by a portion of the crew and passengers.
Description
Two men attempted to take over the airctaft by force but were overpowered by some of the crew and passengers.
Primary Cause
Lack of coordination and potential for miscommunication between the individuals and the crew/passengers.Lack of coordination and potential for miscommunication between the individuals and the crew/passengers.Share on:
