Incident Overview
Date: Monday 14 April 1969
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54G-1-DO (DC-4)
Owner/operator: SAM Colombia
Registration Number: HK-1065
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 29
Component Affected: FlightFlight
Category: Unlawful Interference
A flight experienced a diversion to Havana, Cuba, due to a group of hijackers demanding to be taken there.A flight experienced a diversion to Havana, Cuba, due to a group of hijackers demanding to be taken there.
Description
Three hijackers demanded to be taken to Cuba. The pilot diverted the flight to Havana.
Primary Cause
Hijacking and demand for a diversion.Hijacking and demand for a diversion.Share on:
