Incident Overview
Date: Friday 25 August 1978
Aircraft Type: Boeing 707-300
Owner/operator: Trans World Airlines – TWA
Location: Genve-Cointrin Airport (GVA) –
ÿ Switzerland
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 89
Component Affected: FlightFlight
Category: Unlawful Interference
A passenger dropped a note near a flight attendant, demanding the release of several prisoners, including Rudolf Hess. After landing in Geneva, passengers were questioned by authorities.A passenger dropped a note near a flight attendant, demanding the release of several prisoners, including Rudolf Hess. After landing in Geneva, passengers were questioned by authorities.
Description
One passenger dropped a note near a flight attendant who was taking a nap. He demanding the release of several prisoners, a.o. Rudolf Hess. After landing in Geneva all passengers deplaned and were questioned by authorities to determine the identity of the hijacker.
Source of Information
http://doc.rero.ch/record/279885/files/1978-08-26.pdfhttp://doc.rero.ch/record/279885/files/1978-08-26.pdfPrimary Cause
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