Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 26 April 2001
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12
Owner/operator: Ethiopian Air Force
Location: Khartoum –
ÿ Sudan
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 51
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Anatolov 12 was hijacked by nine Ethiopian students demanding transport to Khartoum. After nine hours, the hijackers surrendered.Anatolov 12 was hijacked by nine Ethiopian students demanding transport to Khartoum. After nine hours, the hijackers surrendered.
Description
The Antonov 12 was hijacked by nine Ethiopian students armed with hand grenades and pistols. They demanded to be taken to Khartoum, where the plane landed at 18:20. After nine hours the hijackers surrendered.
Primary Cause
Hijacking by armed students.Hijacking by armed students.Share on:
