Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 17 November 1965
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-8
Owner/operator: National Airlines
Location: New Orleans-Moisant Field, LA (MSY) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 91
Component Affected: Aircraft floorAircraft floor
Category: Unlawful Interference
A 16-year-old passenger attempted to hijack a DC-8 aircraft, demanding to be taken to Cuba. He fired six shots through the floor of the plane, which was quickly subdued by a passenger.A 16-year-old passenger attempted to hijack a DC-8 aircraft, demanding to be taken to Cuba. He fired six shots through the floor of the plane, which was quickly subdued by a passenger.
Description
A 16-year old passenger attempted to hijack the DC-8 using a gun. The boy demanded to be taken to Cuba. He fired six shots trough the floor of the plane and was quickly overpowered by a passenger.
Primary Cause
Attempted hijacking of a commercial aircraft.Attempted hijacking of a commercial aircraft.Share on:
