Incident Overview
Date: Monday 18 October 1971
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-200
Owner/operator: Wien Consolidated Airlines
Location: Vancouver International Airport, BC (YVR) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 35
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. The hijacker surrendered after less than a day of operation.On July 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. The hijacker surrendered after less than a day of operation.
Description
One hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. Hijacker surrendered. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Source of Information
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=X51ZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rEkNAAAAIBAJ&dq=hijacking&pg=1290%2C3199904https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=X51ZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rEkNAAAAIBAJ&dq=hijacking&pg=1290%2C3199904Primary Cause
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