Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 20 February 1983
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-2L5
Owner/operator: Libyan Arab Airlines
Registration Number: 5A-DII
Location: Malta-Luqa Airport (MLA) –
ÿ Malta
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 160
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
Libyan Arab Airlines flight 484 was intercepted in Libya due to a hijacking by two individuals carrying weapons. The aircraft was diverted to Malta, and the hijackers demanded refueling and release to Morocco. Maltese authorities refused the demands, leading to a protracted negotiation period. Ultimately, the hijackers surrendered, and all passengers were unharmed.Libyan Arab Airlines flight 484 was intercepted in Libya due to a hijacking by two individuals carrying weapons. The aircraft was diverted to Malta, and the hijackers demanded refueling and release to Morocco. Maltese authorities refused the demands, leading to a protracted negotiation period. Ultimately, the hijackers surrendered, and all passengers were unharmed.
Description
Libyan Arab Airlines flight 484 was en route between Sebha and Benghazi, Libya when it was hijacked by two men, reportedly displaying weapons. They forced the crew to divert to Malta. The aircraft was surrounded by army vehicles and police to prevent it from taking off. During negotiations with Maltese authorities, the hijackers threatened to blow up the aircraft if it was not refueled and released to taken them to Morocco. The government of Morocco refused to accept them. Negotiations continued for three days, after which the hijackers surrendered. All passengers were released unharmed.
Primary Cause
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