Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 August 1971
Aircraft Type: Boeing 707
Owner/operator: Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines
Location: Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Top fuselageTop fuselage
Category: Unlawful Interference
An explosive device was discovered in the aft lavatory complex of an aircraft parked at an airport. The device caused a hole in the top fuselage, resulting in a significant damage to the aircraft.An explosive device was discovered in the aft lavatory complex of an aircraft parked at an airport. The device caused a hole in the top fuselage, resulting in a significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
An explosive device in the aft lavatory complex blew a hole in the top fuselage (3 feet long). The aircraft was parked when it happened.
Primary Cause
Unknown – Possible accidental detonation of a device.Unknown – Possible accidental detonation of a device.Share on:
