Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 11 July 1971
Aircraft Type: unknown
Owner/operator: Cubana de Aviaci¢n
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
Two passengers on a domestic flight in Cuba attempted to hijack the flight, resulting in a fatal explosion and the aircraft’s return to Havana.Two passengers on a domestic flight in Cuba attempted to hijack the flight, resulting in a fatal explosion and the aircraft’s return to Havana.
Description
Two passengers on a domestic flight in Cuba attempted to hijack the flight. A fight ensued, during which a hand grenade exploded. One passenger was killed. The aircraft returned to Havana.
Source of Information
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