Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 11 October 1973
Aircraft Type: BAC One-Eleven
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Lines
Location: Hong Kong-Kai Tak International Airport (HKG) –
ÿ Hong Kong
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 58
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A domestic PAL flight was hijacked by three individuals protesting the political regime in the country. They demanded a refueling stop in Manila, exchanging 48 passengers for the president of Philippine Air Lines, Benigno Toda jr. Upon arrival in Hong Kong, the hijackers surrendered.A domestic PAL flight was hijacked by three individuals protesting the political regime in the country. They demanded a refueling stop in Manila, exchanging 48 passengers for the president of Philippine Air Lines, Benigno Toda jr. Upon arrival in Hong Kong, the hijackers surrendered.
Description
The domestic PAL flight was hijacked by three men who were opposed to the political regime in the country. They demanded to be flown to Hong Kong. A refueling stop was made in Manila were all 48 regular passengers were exchanged for Philippine Air Lines president Benigno Toda jr. In Hong Kong the hijackers surrendered.
Primary Cause
Political opposition and demands for flight to Hong Kong.Political opposition and demands for flight to Hong Kong.Share on:
