Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 25 February 1993
Aircraft Type: ATR 72-202
Owner/operator: LOT Polskie Linie Lotnicze
Location: Rzesz¢w-Jasionka Airport (RZE) –
ÿ Poland
Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 30
Component Affected: ATR-72 aircraftATR-72 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A LOT Flight 702, a ATR-72 aircraft bound for Warsaw, was intercepted by an individual attempting to enter the flight deck. The individual threatened to detonate a hand grenade, resulting in a security force member shooting him in the abdomen. No hand grenades or other weapons were found, and no injuries were reported to passengers or crew.A LOT Flight 702, a ATR-72 aircraft bound for Warsaw, was intercepted by an individual attempting to enter the flight deck. The individual threatened to detonate a hand grenade, resulting in a security force member shooting him in the abdomen. No hand grenades or other weapons were found, and no injuries were reported to passengers or crew.
Description
While awaiting takeoff from Rzesz¢w Airport (RZE), LOT Flight 702 to Warsaw was boarded by an individual who tried to enter the flight deck and threatened to detonate a hand grenade. There were 30 passengers and crew on board the ATR-72 aircraft. The individual was shot in the abdomen by Polish security force members and was hospitalized. No hand grenades or other weapons were found, and there were no other injuries.
Primary Cause
Attempted act of terrorism/violence against passengers and crew.Attempted act of terrorism/violence against passengers and crew.Share on:
