Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 15 October 1970
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-24B
Owner/operator: Aeroflot / Georgia
Registration Number: CCCP-46256
Location: Trabzon Airport (TZX) –
ÿ Trkiye
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 60
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
Two hijackers demanded to be taken to Turkey. After a negotiation, they surrendered. The hijacking lasted less than one day.Two hijackers demanded to be taken to Turkey. After a negotiation, they surrendered. The hijacking lasted less than one day.
Description
Two hijackers demanded to be taken to Turkey. Hijackers surrendered. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of a commercial aircraft.Hijacking of a commercial aircraft.Share on:
