Incident Overview
Date: Monday 4 March 1991
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-24
Owner/operator: Aeroflot
Location: Leningrad-Pulkovo Airport (LED) –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 26
Component Affected: Aeroflot Antonov 24 aircraftAeroflot Antonov 24 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
An Aeroflot Antonov 24 aircraft, en route from Arkhangelsk to Leningrad via Kotlas, was hijacked by a male passenger. The hijacker demanded to be flown to Sweden, threatening to destroy the aircraft. Upon landing in Leningrad, the hijacker agreed to release the passengers but refused to surrender. A small fire occurred, resulting in the hijacker’s severe injury and subsequent death.An Aeroflot Antonov 24 aircraft, en route from Arkhangelsk to Leningrad via Kotlas, was hijacked by a male passenger. The hijacker demanded to be flown to Sweden, threatening to destroy the aircraft. Upon landing in Leningrad, the hijacker agreed to release the passengers but refused to surrender. A small fire occurred, resulting in the hijacker’s severe injury and subsequent death.
Description
A male passenger aboard an Aeroflot Antonov 24 aircraft, demanded to be flown to Sweden during a domestic flight from Arkhangelsk to Leningrad via Kotlas. The hijacker reportedly carried an antitank grenade and threatened to destroy the aircraft if his demand was not met. Upon landing in Leningrad, he agreed to release the 26 passengers aboard the flight but refused to surrender. At some point, the grenade exploded causing a small fire which was quickly extinguished. The hijacker was severely injured in the explosion and later died.
Primary Cause
Hijacking and threat of destruction of aircraft.Hijacking and threat of destruction of aircraft.Share on:
