Incident Overview
Date: Friday 5 May 1972
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727
Owner/operator: Eastern Air Lines
Location: –
ÿ Honduras
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 55
Component Affected: Boeing 727 AircraftBoeing 727 Aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Boeing 727 was hijacked by a man demanding a ransom of $303,000 and six parachutes. The aircraft landed at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) and subsequently traveled to New Orleans and Central America. The hijacker parachuted over Honduras and was subsequently captured.A Boeing 727 was hijacked by a man demanding a ransom of $303,000 and six parachutes. The aircraft landed at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) and subsequently traveled to New Orleans and Central America. The hijacker parachuted over Honduras and was subsequently captured.
Description
The Boeing 727 was hijacked by a man who demanded USD 303.000 ransom and six parachutes. The airplane landed at Washington-Dulles (IAD) where he received the ransom. The flight continued to New Orleans and then to Central America. The hijacker parachuted over Honduras and was later captured.
Primary Cause
Ransom Demand and Potential for Hostage SituationRansom Demand and Potential for Hostage SituationShare on:
