Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 29 October 1972
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-30
Owner/operator: Lufthansa
Registration Number: D-ABIG
Location: Tripoli –
ÿ Libya
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 20
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
Two hijackers demanded the release of prisoners on a refueling stop at Nicosia, Cyprus, followed by stops in Zagreb and Munich. The flight continued to Nrnberg before negotiations failed and the aircraft returned to Zagreb. German authorities released three prisoners and they were flown to Zagreb.Two hijackers demanded the release of prisoners on a refueling stop at Nicosia, Cyprus, followed by stops in Zagreb and Munich. The flight continued to Nrnberg before negotiations failed and the aircraft returned to Zagreb. German authorities released three prisoners and they were flown to Zagreb.
Description
Two hijackers demanded release of prisoners. A refueling stop was made at Nicosia, Cyprus at 07:40. Another stop was made at Zagreb and continued to Munich. The aircraft did not land at Munich, but continued to Nrnberg. When still overhead Nrnberg, negotiations failed, so the flight flew back to Zagreb. The demands were accepted so three prisoners were released by German authorities and flown to Zagreb. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
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