Incident Overview
Date: Monday 17 April 1972
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727
Owner/operator: Alaska Airlines
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 92
Component Affected: Boeing 737 aircraftBoeing 737 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On October 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Egypt during a short-duration hijacking of a Boeing 737 aircraft. The hijacker?s demand was a key factor in the incident.On October 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Egypt during a short-duration hijacking of a Boeing 737 aircraft. The hijacker?s demand was a key factor in the incident.
Description
One hijacker demanded to be taken to Egypt. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Hijacking demand for transport to Egypt.Hijacking demand for transport to Egypt.Share on:
