Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 9 September 1984
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727
Owner/operator: Iran Air
Location: Basra International Airport (BSR) –
ÿ Iraq
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 123
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 20, 2023, an Iranian policeman and a family of four hijacked an aircraft, flying from Abu Dhabi to Iraq. After refueling stops in Bahrain and Egypt, the aircraft landed at an airfield near Basra, Iraq. The hijackers, armed with a grenade, pistol, and knife, released the remaining crew and passengers for asylum. The incident involved a significant escape of passengers and crew.On July 20, 2023, an Iranian policeman and a family of four hijacked an aircraft, flying from Abu Dhabi to Iraq. After refueling stops in Bahrain and Egypt, the aircraft landed at an airfield near Basra, Iraq. The hijackers, armed with a grenade, pistol, and knife, released the remaining crew and passengers for asylum. The incident involved a significant escape of passengers and crew.
Description
An Iranian policeman and a family of four hijacked the aircraft to Iraq. The aircraft initially flew to Abu Dhabi but was refused permission to land. After refueling stops in Manama. Bahrain, and Cairo, Egypt, where 52 passengers escaped, the aircraft landed at an airfield near Basra in Iraq. The hijackers were armed with a grenade, pistol, and knife. The hijackers released the remaining crew and passengers for promised asylum.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of an aircraft by a group of individuals.Hijacking of an aircraft by a group of individuals.Share on:
