Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 19 May 1983
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727
Owner/operator: Eastern Air Lines
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 132
Component Affected: Aircraft ? Aisle and Passenger CompartmentAircraft ? Aisle and Passenger Compartment
Category: Unlawful Interference
A male passenger on an enroute flight to New York repeatedly shouted ‘Cuba’ and pointed to a simulated dynamite object, prompting the captain to divert to Havana, Cuba. The hijacker was apprehended by Cuban authorities.A male passenger on an enroute flight to New York repeatedly shouted ‘Cuba’ and pointed to a simulated dynamite object, prompting the captain to divert to Havana, Cuba. The hijacker was apprehended by Cuban authorities.
Description
While enroute to New York, a male passenger stood up in the aisle in the rear of the aircraft and shouted “Cuba” several times and pointed to an object which resembled dynamite hanging from a telephone type cord around his neck. The captain was advised of the situation and diverted the aircraft to Havana, Cuba. The hijacker was taken into custody by Cuban authorities.
Primary Cause
Hijacking ? Simulated threat of dynamite.Hijacking ? Simulated threat of dynamite.Share on:
