Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 3 May 1972
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
Owner/operator: Trk Hava Yollari – THY
Registration Number: TC-JAB
Location: Sofia –
ÿ Bulgaria
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 66
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
Four hijackers demanded the release of prisoners within a short timeframe. They subsequently surrendered. The hijacking lasted less than one day.Four hijackers demanded the release of prisoners within a short timeframe. They subsequently surrendered. The hijacking lasted less than one day.
Description
Four hijackers demanded release of prisoners. Hijackers surrendered. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Demand for prisoner release.Demand for prisoner release.Share on:
