Incident Overview
Date: Friday 21 May 1982
Aircraft Type: BAC One-Eleven
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Lines
Location: Cebu Airport (CEB) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A passenger hijacked an aircraft shortly before landing in Cebu, Philippines, brandishing a hand grenade. After landing, passengers were allowed to deplane, and three negotiators were present. The hijacker demanded reform of government controls and $60,000 pesos, along with a helicopter. He threatened to explode the grenade if his demands weren’t met.A passenger hijacked an aircraft shortly before landing in Cebu, Philippines, brandishing a hand grenade. After landing, passengers were allowed to deplane, and three negotiators were present. The hijacker demanded reform of government controls and $60,000 pesos, along with a helicopter. He threatened to explode the grenade if his demands weren’t met.
Description
Shortly before landing at Cebu, Philippines, a passenger brandished a hand grenade and hijacked the aircraft. After landing the women and children were allowed to deplane and three negotiators boarded. During negotiations several passengers escaped via a rear door. The hijacker threatened to explode the hand grenade if his demands for reform of various government controls were not met. He also demanded 60,000 pesos ($7270) and a helicopter. At about 15:30 hours when he removed the grenade from his hand, he was overpowered and taken into custody.
Primary Cause
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