Incident Overview
Date: Monday 5 October 1981
Aircraft Type: BAC One-Eleven
Owner/operator: USAir
Location: Buffalo-Greater Buffalo International Airport, NY (BUF) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 66
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A passenger hijacked an aircraft, demanding to be flown to the Soviet Union and subsequently surrendered after landing at Buffalo. The hijacker’s demands centered on securing an aircraft for international flight or refueling to New York.A passenger hijacked an aircraft, demanding to be flown to the Soviet Union and subsequently surrendered after landing at Buffalo. The hijacker’s demands centered on securing an aircraft for international flight or refueling to New York.
Description
While en route the hijacker claimed to have a bomb and demanded to be flown to the Soviet Union. The hijacker was convinced that it would be necessary to land at Buffalo to secure an aircraft capable of international flight or to refuel to fly to New York where such a plane would be available. After landing, the passengers were allowed to deplane and the crew deplaned at the same time. Twenty minutes later the hijacker deplaned and surrendered. Search revealed no explosives. He has been charged with air piracy and Interference with a flight crew member.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of an aircraft by a passenger.Hijacking of an aircraft by a passenger.Share on:
