Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 5 June 1977
Aircraft Type: Boeing 707
Owner/operator: Middle East Airlines – MEA
Location: Kuwait –
ÿ Kuwait
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 114
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A passenger in a wheelchair hijacked a flight to Kuwait, demanding money to cover his medical expenses. He was apprehended by Kuwait Armed Forces commandos.A passenger in a wheelchair hijacked a flight to Kuwait, demanding money to cover his medical expenses. He was apprehended by Kuwait Armed Forces commandos.
Description
A passenger in a wheelchair hijacked a flight to Kuwait using a gun and demanded money to pay for his treatment. He was overpowered and apprehended by Kuwait armed forces commandos.
Primary Cause
Passenger hijacking with the intent to demand ransom.Passenger hijacking with the intent to demand ransom.Share on:
