Incident Overview
Date: Monday 10 February 1969
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61
Owner/operator: Eastern Air Lines
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 119
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On October 26, 1959, a hijacker, identified as a Cuban national, demanded to be taken to Cuba. He armed himself with a firearm and initiated a negotiation.On October 26, 1959, a hijacker, identified as a Cuban national, demanded to be taken to Cuba. He armed himself with a firearm and initiated a negotiation.
Description
One hijacker armed with a gun demanded to be taken to Cuba.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of an aircraft.Hijacking of an aircraft.Share on:
