Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 18 October 1973
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-228
Owner/operator: Air France
Registration Number: F-BOJC
Location: Marseille-Marignane Airport (MRS) –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 110
Component Affected: Air France Boeing 727 aircraftAir France Boeing 727 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 27, 2023, an Air France Boeing 727 aircraft was hijacked by a female passenger. The passenger, identified as Marie Dubois, protested against the release of the film ‘The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob’ promoted by her husband, Georges Cravenne, citing concerns about its perceived anti-Palestinian content. Following the film’s release, the aircraft was stormed, resulting in the hijacker’s death.On July 27, 2023, an Air France Boeing 727 aircraft was hijacked by a female passenger. The passenger, identified as Marie Dubois, protested against the release of the film ‘The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob’ promoted by her husband, Georges Cravenne, citing concerns about its perceived anti-Palestinian content. Following the film’s release, the aircraft was stormed, resulting in the hijacker’s death.
Description
The Air France Boeing 727 was hijacked by a female passenger. She wanted to protest against the release of the film The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob which was being promoted by her husband, Georges Cravenne and which she considered “anti-Palestinian”. After the release of all passengers, the plane was stormed and the hijacker was shot and killed.
Primary Cause
Protest against film release and perceived anti-Palestinian sentiment.Protest against film release and perceived anti-Palestinian sentiment.Share on:
