Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 29 May 1990
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26
Owner/operator: Unknown
Location: Djibouti Airport (JIB) –
ÿ Djibouti
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 52
Component Affected: Somali Antonov 26 aircraftSomali Antonov 26 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Somali Antonov 26 aircraft experienced a domestic flight from Mogadishu to Hargeisa. Two crew members, the pilot and flight engineer, requested political asylum. Approximately 14 other Somali military personnel were among the 47 passengers and five crew on the flight.A Somali Antonov 26 aircraft experienced a domestic flight from Mogadishu to Hargeisa. Two crew members, the pilot and flight engineer, requested political asylum. Approximately 14 other Somali military personnel were among the 47 passengers and five crew on the flight.
Description
A Somali Antonov 26 aircraft, on a domestic flight from Mogadishu to Hargeisa, landed in Djibouti where two crew members, the pilot and flight engineer, requested political asylum. Both of these individuals were military officers. Approximately 14 other Somali military personnel were among the 47 passengers and five crew on the flight.
Primary Cause
Political asylum request by military officers on a domestic flight.Political asylum request by military officers on a domestic flight.Share on:
