Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 27 November 1971
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727
Owner/operator: Trans World Airlines – TWA
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 49
Component Affected: Boeing 727 aircraftBoeing 727 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A group of suspected police killers seized a TWA Boeing 727, transporting it to Cuba. They demanded to be flown to Africa and then to Cuba, ultimately releasing passengers during a refueling stop in Tampa, Florida. The aircraft then continued its journey to Havana, Cuba.A group of suspected police killers seized a TWA Boeing 727, transporting it to Cuba. They demanded to be flown to Africa and then to Cuba, ultimately releasing passengers during a refueling stop in Tampa, Florida. The aircraft then continued its journey to Havana, Cuba.
Description
Three suspected police killers grabbed a tow truck at the airport and drove up to the TWA Boeing 727. They boarded the flight and demanded to be flown to Africa. The crew talked them into going to Cuba. A refueling stop was made at Tampa, Florida, during which the 40 passengers were released. The aircraft then continued to Havana, Cuba.
Source of Information
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=i9kvAAAAIBAJ&sjid=umADAAAAIBAJ&pg=7249%2C3311418https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=i9kvAAAAIBAJ&sjid=umADAAAAIBAJ&pg=7249%2C3311418Primary Cause
Possible kidnapping/ransom scenario with a strategic goal of transporting the passengers to Cuba.Possible kidnapping/ransom scenario with a strategic goal of transporting the passengers to Cuba.Share on:
