Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 31 March 1970
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-89
Owner/operator: Japan Air Lines – JAL
Registration Number: JA8315
Location: Pyongyang-Sunan Aiport (FNJ) –
ÿ North Korea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 115
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On September 12th, 1971, nine hijackers demanded to be taken to North Korea. After a period of negotiation, they surrendered. The hijacking lasted for four days.On September 12th, 1971, nine hijackers demanded to be taken to North Korea. After a period of negotiation, they surrendered. The hijacking lasted for four days.
Description
9 hijackers demanded to be taken to North Korea. Hijackers surrendered. Duration of the hijacking: 4 days.
Primary Cause
Negotiation and potential demand for repatriation.Negotiation and potential demand for repatriation.Share on:
