Incident Overview
Date: Monday 24 August 1970
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727
Owner/operator: Trans World Airlines – TWA
Location: Pittsburgh International Airport, PA (PIT) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 86
Component Affected: Passenger AircraftPassenger Aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba during a short-duration hijacking of a passenger aircraft. The hijacker?s demand was a key element of the incident.On July 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba during a short-duration hijacking of a passenger aircraft. The hijacker?s demand was a key element of the incident.
Description
One hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of a passenger aircraft.Hijacking of a passenger aircraft.Share on:
