Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 16 August 1979
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727
Owner/operator: Eastern Air Lines
Location: Miami International Airport, FL (MIA) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 91
Component Affected: Cassette playerCassette player
Category: Unlawful Interference
A 24-year-old passenger demanded to be taken to Cuba, alleging a bomb was hidden in his cassette player. The captain and a passenger subdued him, leading to a situation where the passenger was taken to a secure location.A 24-year-old passenger demanded to be taken to Cuba, alleging a bomb was hidden in his cassette player. The captain and a passenger subdued him, leading to a situation where the passenger was taken to a secure location.
Description
A 24-year old passengers demanded to be taken to Cuba. He claimed a bomb was hidden in his cassette player. He was subdued by the captain and a passenger.
Source of Information
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Passenger’s claim of a bomb hidden in his cassette player.Passenger’s claim of a bomb hidden in his cassette player.Share on:
