Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 16 September 1970
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-24
Owner/operator: United Arab Airlines – UAA
Location: –
ÿ Egypt
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Flight AircraftFlight Aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A passenger on a flight in Egypt attempted to hijack the aircraft by drawing a dagger and gun, demanding to be flown to Saudi Arabia. Security personnel swiftly apprehended the passenger and overpowered him.A passenger on a flight in Egypt attempted to hijack the aircraft by drawing a dagger and gun, demanding to be flown to Saudi Arabia. Security personnel swiftly apprehended the passenger and overpowered him.
Description
A hijacking in Egypt was foiled when a passenger drew a dagger and gun, demanding to be flown to Saudi Arabia. He was overpowered by the security guard on board the flight.
Source of Information
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Passenger-related actions and intent to hijack the aircraft.Passenger-related actions and intent to hijack the aircraft.Share on:
