Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 30 March 1971
Aircraft Type: BAC One-Eleven
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Lines
Location: Guangzhou –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 50
Component Affected: The aircraft itself.The aircraft itself.
Category: Unlawful Interference
A group of six hijackers successfully seized control of a single aircraft for a duration of less than one day. The hijacking involved a complex operation requiring coordination and execution.A group of six hijackers successfully seized control of a single aircraft for a duration of less than one day. The hijacking involved a complex operation requiring coordination and execution.
Description
6 hijackers. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
The incident likely involved a coordinated attack on an aircraft, potentially exploiting vulnerabilities in security protocols or employing a sophisticated plan.The incident likely involved a coordinated attack on an aircraft, potentially exploiting vulnerabilities in security protocols or employing a sophisticated plan.Share on:
