Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 24 May 1970
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727
Owner/operator: Mexicana de Aviaci¢n
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 79
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. The hijacking was relatively short-lived, lasting less than one day.On July 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. The hijacking was relatively short-lived, lasting less than one day.
Description
One hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of a commercial aircraft.Hijacking of a commercial aircraft.Share on: