Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 24 November 1994
Aircraft Type: Tupolev Tu-134
Owner/operator: Komi Avia
Registration Number: RA-65615 ?
Location: Tallinn-Ulemiste Airport (TLL) –
ÿ Estonia
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 70
Component Affected: Aircraft (Avia Tupolev 134)Aircraft (Avia Tupolev 134)
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Komi Avia Tupolev 134 aircraft was hijacked en route from Syktyvkar, Russia, to Minsk, Belarus. The hijacker demanded to land in Tallinn, Estonia, and claimed to possess an explosive device. He then demanded to be taken to Western Europe and eventually surrendered after seeking political asylum. He carried two small gasoline-filled bottles and did not have an explosive device.A Komi Avia Tupolev 134 aircraft was hijacked en route from Syktyvkar, Russia, to Minsk, Belarus. The hijacker demanded to land in Tallinn, Estonia, and claimed to possess an explosive device. He then demanded to be taken to Western Europe and eventually surrendered after seeking political asylum. He carried two small gasoline-filled bottles and did not have an explosive device.
Description
A Komi Avia Tupolev 134 aircraft was hijacked while en route from Syktyvkar, Russia, to Minsk, Belarus. The hijacker initially directed that the plane land in Tallinn, Estonia. He claimed to have an explosive device and said he would detonate it if his demands were not met. Shortly after landing, he demanded to be taken to Western Europe. Several hours later, he released his hostages and surrendered. He explained to authorities that he was seeking political asylum and did not want to land in a Commonwealth of Independent States country. He did not have an explosive device but carried two small gasoline-filled bottles. There were no injuries.
Primary Cause
Hijacking and demands for political asylum.Hijacking and demands for political asylum.Share on:
