Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 22 June 1969
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-8
Owner/operator: Eastern Air Lines
Location: –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 89
Component Affected: Aircraft ? likely a passenger or cargo aircraft.Aircraft ? likely a passenger or cargo aircraft.
Category: Unlawful Interference
Three hijackers demanded to be taken to Cuba. The hijacking was reportedly short-duration.Three hijackers demanded to be taken to Cuba. The hijacking was reportedly short-duration.
Description
Three hijackers demanded to be taken to Cuba. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Demand for a destination ? Cuba ? for a hijacking.Demand for a destination ? Cuba ? for a hijacking.Share on:
