Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 28 December 2006
Aircraft Type: Airbus A321-211
Owner/operator: Aeroflot Russian International Airlines
Registration Number: VP-BQS
Location: Praha-Ruzyne Airport (PRG) –
ÿ Czech Republic
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 168
Component Affected: Aircraft flight plan and operational procedures.Aircraft flight plan and operational procedures.
Category: Unlawful Interference
A 32-year-old Russian passenger initiated a fight with other passengers, threatening a bomb and demanding the flight be diverted to Prague. He was subsequently overpowered and detained, resulting in the flight being diverted to Prague.A 32-year-old Russian passenger initiated a fight with other passengers, threatening a bomb and demanding the flight be diverted to Prague. He was subsequently overpowered and detained, resulting in the flight being diverted to Prague.
Description
A 32-year old Russian male passenger reportedly started a fight with other passengers. He threatened that he had a bomb and demanded the crew fly to Cairo. He was overpowered and the crew diverted to Prague (PRG) where the man was arrested.
Primary Cause
Potential act of terrorism or violent behavior.Potential act of terrorism or violent behavior.Share on:
