Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 16 April 1959
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46 Commando
Owner/operator: Aerov¡as Cubanas Internacionales
Location: Miami International Airport, FL (MIA) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 22
Component Affected: C-46 aircraftC-46 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
Four men, upon takeoff, demanded to be transported to the United States. An initial news report suggests the aircraft may have been a C-46.Four men, upon takeoff, demanded to be transported to the United States. An initial news report suggests the aircraft may have been a C-46.
Description
Four men drew guns ten minutes after takeoff and demanded to be taken to the USA. One news source indicates that the aircraft may have been a C-46.
Primary Cause
Possible unauthorized flight path and demand for expedited travel to a specific destination.Possible unauthorized flight path and demand for expedited travel to a specific destination.Share on:
