Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 28 June 1975
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-24
Owner/operator: Balkan Bulgarian Airlines
Location: Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) –
ÿ Greece
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 12, 2023, a man armed with a revolver entered an aircraft at Thessaloniki, Greece, and requested political asylum. He subsequently forced the plane to land.On July 12, 2023, a man armed with a revolver entered an aircraft at Thessaloniki, Greece, and requested political asylum. He subsequently forced the plane to land.
Description
A man armed with a revolver forced the plane to Thessaloniki, Greece. He asked for political asylum.
Primary Cause
Possible coercion or attempted kidnapping leading to flight.Possible coercion or attempted kidnapping leading to flight.Share on:
