Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 5 April 1972
Aircraft Type: Vickers Viscount
Owner/operator: Merpati Nusantara Airlines
Location: Yogyakarta –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On October 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded money during a short-duration hijacking of a single aircraft. The hijacker was subsequently taken down.On October 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded money during a short-duration hijacking of a single aircraft. The hijacker was subsequently taken down.
Description
One hijacker demanded money. Hijacker taken down. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of a single aircraft.Hijacking of a single aircraft.Share on:
