Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 22 September 1968
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-59
Owner/operator: Avianca
Registration Number: HK-1401
Location: Camagey Airport (CMW) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 77
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Boeing 727-59, operated by Avianca, was hijacked shortly after takeoff from Barranquilla. The passenger demanded to be taken to Cuba. The aircraft then proceeded to Cagey Airport (CMW) in Cuba.A Boeing 727-59, operated by Avianca, was hijacked shortly after takeoff from Barranquilla. The passenger demanded to be taken to Cuba. The aircraft then proceeded to Cagey Airport (CMW) in Cuba.
Description
An Avianca Boeing 727-59 was hijacked by a male passenger, shortly after takeoff from Barranquilla. He demanded to be taken to Cuba. The plane continued to Camagey Airport (CMW), Cuba.
Source of Information
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