Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 28 December 1993
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737
Owner/operator: Xiamen Airlines
Location: Xiamen Airport (XMN) –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft fuel supply.Aircraft fuel supply.
Category: Unlawful Interference
A hijacker demanded to be taken to Taiwan, leading to an aircraft landing at Xiamen due to insufficient fuel. The hijacker surrendered after being transported to Taiwan.A hijacker demanded to be taken to Taiwan, leading to an aircraft landing at Xiamen due to insufficient fuel. The hijacker surrendered after being transported to Taiwan.
Description
One hijacker demanded to be taken to Taiwan. The aircraft landed at Xiamen because of insufficient fuel to fly to Taiwan. The hijacker surrendered.
Primary Cause
Insufficient fuel to reach Taiwan.Insufficient fuel to reach Taiwan.Share on:
