Incident Overview
Date: Monday 6 November 1972
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-100
Owner/operator: Japan Air Lines – JAL
Location: Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 126
Component Affected: Boeing 727Boeing 727
Category: Unlawful Interference
A 47-year-old male passenger hijacked a JAL Boeing 727 on a domestic flight from Tokyo to Fukuoka. He demanded $2 million, and to be flown to Cuba. The aircraft returned to Tokyo-Haneda Airport, where a DC-8 plane was prepared to fly him to Vancouver and on to Cuba. After releasing most hostages, the hijacked wanted to board the DC-8, while holding three crew members hostage. Five police officers overpowered him while entering the aircraft.A 47-year-old male passenger hijacked a JAL Boeing 727 on a domestic flight from Tokyo to Fukuoka. He demanded $2 million, and to be flown to Cuba. The aircraft returned to Tokyo-Haneda Airport, where a DC-8 plane was prepared to fly him to Vancouver and on to Cuba. After releasing most hostages, the hijacked wanted to board the DC-8, while holding three crew members hostage. Five police officers overpowered him while entering the aircraft.
Description
A 47-year old male passenger hijacked a JAL Boeing 727 on a domestic flight from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Brandishing a pistol, he demanded 2 million dollars and to be flown to Cuba. The aircraft returned to Tokyo-Haneda Airport, where a DC-8 plane was being prepared to fly him to Vancouver and on to Cuba. After releasing most hostages, the hijacked wanted to board the DC-8, while holding three crew members hostage. While entering the aircraft he was overpowered by five police officers.
Primary Cause
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