Incident Overview

Date: Wednesday 6 November 1968
Aircraft Type: Fokker F-27 Friendship
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Lines
Location: Manila International Airport (MNL) – ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 43
Component Affected: Aircraft cockpit and passenger cabin.Aircraft cockpit and passenger cabin.
Category: Unlawful Interference
On Philippine Air Lines Flight 158A, four armed passengers hijacked the aircraft, forcing the pilot to taxy to a remote area of Manila Airport. They demanded money and valuables, leading to a fire fight. One passenger was fatally wounded during the exchange. The robbers fled with the pilot and two crew members, who were subsequently released, and utilized a getaway car. The incident concluded with the airplane landing safely on Runway 6.On Philippine Air Lines Flight 158A, four armed passengers hijacked the aircraft, forcing the pilot to taxy to a remote area of Manila Airport. They demanded money and valuables, leading to a fire fight. One passenger was fatally wounded during the exchange. The robbers fled with the pilot and two crew members, who were subsequently released, and utilized a getaway car. The incident concluded with the airplane landing safely on Runway 6.

Description

Philippine Air Lines Flight 158A from Cebu to Manila had just initiated its descent towards Manila when four armed passengers entered the cockpit. They hijacking the plane and then proceeded through the passenger cabin, demanding the passengers to hand over their money and valuables. A federal policeman drew his gun and opened fire. A fire fight ensued. One bullet punctured a window and other bullets struck the cabin wall. One passenger was caught in the cross fire and died. The airplane landed safely on runway 6 at Manila Airport. The pilot was forced to taxy to a remote part of the airport. The robbers took the pilot and two other crew members as hostages, releasing them at the airport fence. The robbers then got away using a getaway car.

Source of Information

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Primary Cause

Hijacking and robbery by armed passengers.Hijacking and robbery by armed passengers.

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