Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 25 April 1971
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-59
Owner/operator: Avianca
Registration Number: HK-1337
Location: Medell¡n-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 52
Component Affected: Avianca FlightAvianca Flight
Category: Unlawful Interference
An Ecuadorian male passenger hijacked an Avianca flight, utilizing a pocket knife to overpower passengers and crew. The hijacking involved a confrontation where the passenger was subdued.An Ecuadorian male passenger hijacked an Avianca flight, utilizing a pocket knife to overpower passengers and crew. The hijacking involved a confrontation where the passenger was subdued.
Description
An Ecuadorian male passenger hijacked an Avianca flight with a pocket knife. He was overpowered by passengers or crew.
Primary Cause
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