Incident Overview
Date: Friday 22 January 1971
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: Ethiopian Airlines
Location: Benghazi –
ÿ Libya
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The flight itself ? specifically, the aircraft’s operational status and control.The flight itself ? specifically, the aircraft’s operational status and control.
Category: Unlawful Interference
On October 26, 2023, four Eritrean hijackers forced a refueling stop on a flight to Khartoum, resulting in a short-duration hijacking.On October 26, 2023, four Eritrean hijackers forced a refueling stop on a flight to Khartoum, resulting in a short-duration hijacking.
Description
Four Eritrean hijackers forced the crew to fly to Benghazi. A refueling stop was made in Khartoum. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
The hijacking was orchestrated by Eritrean individuals with the intent to forcibly control the flight.The hijacking was orchestrated by Eritrean individuals with the intent to forcibly control the flight.Share on:
