Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 13 August 1992
Aircraft Type: Yakovlev Yak-42
Owner/operator: Lvovskie avialinii
Location: Lviv-Snilow Airport (LWO) –
ÿ Ukraine
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 88
Component Affected: YAK-42 aircraftYAK-42 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A male passenger on board the YAK-42 aircraft demanded to be taken to Baghdad, Iraq, and displayed ampules containing liquid suspected to contain acid. He then broke a water bottle and threatened a flight attendant, leading to his immobilization by crew members and other passengers.A male passenger on board the YAK-42 aircraft demanded to be taken to Baghdad, Iraq, and displayed ampules containing liquid suspected to contain acid. He then broke a water bottle and threatened a flight attendant, leading to his immobilization by crew members and other passengers.
Description
A male passenger on board the YAK-42 aircraft demanded to be taken to Baghdad, Iraq. The passenger displayed ampules liquid which he claimed contained acid. After breaking a water bottle and threatening a flight attendant he was overpowered and immoblized by crew members and other passengers.
Primary Cause
Passenger demand for travel to Baghdad, Iraq, coupled with the display of potentially hazardous substances.Passenger demand for travel to Baghdad, Iraq, coupled with the display of potentially hazardous substances.Share on:
