Incident Overview
Date: Friday 2 June 1972
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-200
Owner/operator: Western Air Lines
Location: Algiers –
ÿ Algeria
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 98
Component Affected: Boeing 720 aircraftBoeing 720 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Boeing 720 aircraft at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) was diverted to Algiers due to a hijackings incident. Two individuals demanded money and were forcibly taken to Algeria.A Boeing 720 aircraft at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) was diverted to Algiers due to a hijackings incident. Two individuals demanded money and were forcibly taken to Algeria.
Description
Change of aircraft at SFO to B720 for flight to Algiers. 2 hijackers demanded money and to be taken to Algeria. Hijackers demands were accepted.
Primary Cause
Hijacking incident involving two individuals demanding money and forced transport to Algeria.Hijacking incident involving two individuals demanding money and forced transport to Algeria.Share on:
