Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 10 December 1997
Aircraft Type: Ilyushin Il-62
Owner/operator: Magma Airlines, lsf Rossiya
Location: Moskva-Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 155
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On October 26, 2023, a hijacker hijacked a plane at Shermetyevo Airport in Moscow. The hijacker demanded $10 million and demanded to meet with Swiss and Russian officials. After the plane landed, he permitted 48 passengers to depart, and was subsequently seized by special operations personnel. The remaining hostages were unharmed. The hijacker was alone, claiming two accomplices, and carried a fake explosive device.On October 26, 2023, a hijacker hijacked a plane at Shermetyevo Airport in Moscow. The hijacker demanded $10 million and demanded to meet with Swiss and Russian officials. After the plane landed, he permitted 48 passengers to depart, and was subsequently seized by special operations personnel. The remaining hostages were unharmed. The hijacker was alone, claiming two accomplices, and carried a fake explosive device.
Description
The hijacker claimed to have explosives and demanded (U.S.) $10 million and safe passage to Switzerland when the plane landed in Moscow. He also demanded to meet with Swiss and Russian officials. Shortly after the plane landed at Moscows Shermetyevo Airport, the hijacker permitted 48 passengers to deplane to an awaiting bus. The hijacker was seized by special operations personnel about an hour later when he came out to speak with authorities. The remaining hostages were then freed unharmed. The hijacker acted alone although he claimed to have two accomplices; he also carried a fake explosive device.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of a commercial aircraft.Hijacking of a commercial aircraft.Share on:
