Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 20 May 1969
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-159
Owner/operator: Avianca
Registration Number: HK-1403
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 55
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Boeing 737-159 aircraft was hijacked by three passengers demanding a refueling stop in Cuba. The flight then continued to Havana, Cuba.A Boeing 737-159 aircraft was hijacked by three passengers demanding a refueling stop in Cuba. The flight then continued to Havana, Cuba.
Description
An Avianca Boeing 737-159 was hijacked by three passengers who demanded to be taken to Cuba. A refueling stop was made at Barranquilla before the flight continued to Havana, Cuba.
Source of Information
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Passenger-induced hijacking of an aircraft.Passenger-induced hijacking of an aircraft.Share on:
