Incident Overview
Date: Friday 6 December 1996
Aircraft Type: Yakovlev Yak-40
Owner/operator: Krasnoyarskie Avialinii
Location: Boguchany –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A hijacking occurred where the hijacker demanded a flight to Holland and stated that narcotics were freely available. The hijacker was subdued and surrendered to authorities after landing.A hijacking occurred where the hijacker demanded a flight to Holland and stated that narcotics were freely available. The hijacker was subdued and surrendered to authorities after landing.
Description
Hijacked with the words “Let us fly to Holland. Over there, narcotics are sold freely.” The hijacker was overpowered and turned over to authorities after landing.
Primary Cause
Hijacking ? Demand for flight to Holland with statement regarding narcotics availability.Hijacking ? Demand for flight to Holland with statement regarding narcotics availability.Share on:
