Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 4 June 1970
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-231
Owner/operator: Trans World Airlines – TWA
Registration Number: N94314
Location: Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 58
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A 49-year-old male passenger hijacked a flight shortly after departure from Phoenix, demanding $100 million. After landing at Washington-Dulles Airport, the hijacker realized the sack contained insufficient funds. The aircraft returned to Dulles Airport after a 54-minute delay, with a new pilot arriving and a sack containing $100,000 being delivered. A firetruck blocked the aircraft, resulting in tire damage and a scuffle, leading to a shot fired, injuring both the pilot and the hijacker. The hijacker was subdued.A 49-year-old male passenger hijacked a flight shortly after departure from Phoenix, demanding $100 million. After landing at Washington-Dulles Airport, the hijacker realized the sack contained insufficient funds. The aircraft returned to Dulles Airport after a 54-minute delay, with a new pilot arriving and a sack containing $100,000 being delivered. A firetruck blocked the aircraft, resulting in tire damage and a scuffle, leading to a shot fired, injuring both the pilot and the hijacker. The hijacker was subdued.
Description
A 49-yeard old male passenger hijacked the flight shortly after departure from Phoenix and demanded $100 million. The plane landed at Washington-Dulles Airport at 15:40 hours local time and remained on the ground for 54 minutes. During that time, a new pilot arrived, carrying a sack containing $100,000. After takeoff the hijacker realised the sack did not contain the amount he had demanded. The aircraft returned and landed back at Dulles Airport at 19:05 hours local time. A firetruck blocked the aircraft and the tires were shot. At 19:42 a scuffle ensued and a shot was fired, injuring both the pilot and the hijacker. The hijacker was overpowered.
Primary Cause
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