Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 11 October 1972
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727
Owner/operator: Lufthansa
Location: Frankfurt –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Lufthansa aircraft was hijacked by a passenger demanding ransom. The chief pilot responded by confronting the hijacker, resulting in his incapacitation.A Lufthansa aircraft was hijacked by a passenger demanding ransom. The chief pilot responded by confronting the hijacker, resulting in his incapacitation.
Description
The aircraft was hijacked by a passenger who demanded ransom for the aircraft and passengers. After landing the chief pilot of Lufthansa drove to the aircraft to negotiate. When the hijacker went to the car, he was overpowered by the pilot.
Source of Information
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