Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 22 December 2001
Aircraft Type: Boeing 767-323ER
Owner/operator: American Airlines
Registration Number: N384AA
Location: near Boston, MA –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 197
Component Affected: Black shoesBlack shoes
Category: Unlawful Interference
American Airlines Flight 63 was diverted to Boston due to a passenger, Richard Reid, attempting to ignite explosives in his shoes. Reid was subdued by passengers and authorities discovered over 280 grams (10 oz) of plastic explosives TATP and PETN hidden in the hollowed soles of his black shoes.American Airlines Flight 63 was diverted to Boston due to a passenger, Richard Reid, attempting to ignite explosives in his shoes. Reid was subdued by passengers and authorities discovered over 280 grams (10 oz) of plastic explosives TATP and PETN hidden in the hollowed soles of his black shoes.
Description
American Airlines flight 63 diverted to Boston when a passenger, Richard Reid, tried to ignite explosives in his shoes. He was subdued by passengers. Authorities later found over 280 grams (10 oz) of plastic explosives TATP and PETN hidden in the hollowed soles of Reid’s black shoes.
Primary Cause
Attempted explosives detonation by a passenger.Attempted explosives detonation by a passenger.Share on:
