Incident Overview
Date: Friday 29 March 1985
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-230
Owner/operator: Lufthansa
Location: London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 114
Component Affected: Boeing 737 aircraftBoeing 737 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Lufthansa Boeing 737 aircraft was hijacked during a flight from Hamburg, West Germany to London, England. The aircraft, carrying 108 passengers and 6 crew members, was seized by a lone male demanding a landing in London and a request for a jumbo jet to transport him to Hawaii. After landing, the hijacker discussed his plans with the crew and police. The hijacker surrendered peacefully to authorities following one hour. Subsequent investigation revealed the hijacker was unarmed and potentially mentally disturbed.A Lufthansa Boeing 737 aircraft was hijacked during a flight from Hamburg, West Germany to London, England. The aircraft, carrying 108 passengers and 6 crew members, was seized by a lone male demanding a landing in London and a request for a jumbo jet to transport him to Hawaii. After landing, the hijacker discussed his plans with the crew and police. The hijacker surrendered peacefully to authorities following one hour. Subsequent investigation revealed the hijacker was unarmed and potentially mentally disturbed.
Description
A Lufthansa Boeing 737 aircraft was hijacked while on a flight from Hamburg, West Germany to London, England. The aircraft, with 108 passengers and 6 crew members aboard, was commandeered by a lone male claiming to have a gun. Approximately 15 minutes before landing at Heathrow Airport in London, the hijacker demanded that the aircraft land in London am that a jumbo jet be made available to fly him to Hawaii. After the aircraft landed, the hijacker reportedly discussed his plans with the crew and police. One hour later, he surrendered peacefully to authorities. A subsequent investigation revealed that the hijacker was unarmed and possibly mentally disturbed.
Primary Cause
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