Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 July 1990
Aircraft Type: Tupolev Tu-154
Owner/operator: Aeroflot
Location: Leningrad-Pulkovo Airport (LED) –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aeroflot Tupolev 154 aircraftAeroflot Tupolev 154 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On Aeroflot Tupolev 154 en route from Leningrad to Murmansk, two teenage hijackers were apprehended after a failed attempt to hijack the aircraft. The hijackers threatened to blow up the plane, but no explosives were discovered. The flight returned to Leningrad and the individuals were arrested.On Aeroflot Tupolev 154 en route from Leningrad to Murmansk, two teenage hijackers were apprehended after a failed attempt to hijack the aircraft. The hijackers threatened to blow up the plane, but no explosives were discovered. The flight returned to Leningrad and the individuals were arrested.
Description
An attempt to hijack an Aeroflot Tupolev 154 to Finland failed when one, and possibly two, teenaged hijackers were overpowered on board the plane. The aircraft was enroute from Leningrad to Murmansk when the incident occurred. The hijacker(s) threatened to blow up the airplane; however, no explosives were found. The flight returned to Leningrad and the hacker(s) was arrested.
Primary Cause
Hijacking attempt with potential for explosive device.Hijacking attempt with potential for explosive device.Share on:
