Incident Overview
Date: Monday 8 May 1972
Aircraft Type: Boeing 707-329
Owner/operator: Sabena
Registration Number: OO-SJG
Location: Tel Aviv-Lod International Airport (TLV) –
ÿ Israel
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 101
Component Affected: Passenger aircraftPassenger aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A group of hijackers demanded the release of prisoners aboard a passenger aircraft. Two of the hijackers were shot and killed by military personnel dressed as ground engineers. The hijacking lasted less than one day.A group of hijackers demanded the release of prisoners aboard a passenger aircraft. Two of the hijackers were shot and killed by military personnel dressed as ground engineers. The hijacking lasted less than one day.
Description
Four hijackers demanded release of prisoners. Two hijackers were shot and killed by military personnel, dressed as ground engineers. One passenger died eight days later as a result of her wounds. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of a passenger aircraft.Hijacking of a passenger aircraft.Share on:
