Incident Overview
Date: Friday 26 June 1970
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: 92
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Boeing 737-159 operated by Avianca was hijacked by two passengers. The hijackers demanded to be flown to Cuba. Refueling stops were made at Bogot and Barranquilla before the airplane headed for Havana.A Boeing 737-159 operated by Avianca was hijacked by two passengers. The hijackers demanded to be flown to Cuba. Refueling stops were made at Bogot and Barranquilla before the airplane headed for Havana.
Description
An Boeing 737-159 operated by Avianca was hijacked by two passengers. The hijackers demanded to be flown to Cuba. Refuelling stops were made at Bogot and Barranquilla before the airplane headed for Havana.
Source of Information
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Passenger-led hijacking of a commercial aircraft.Passenger-led hijacking of a commercial aircraft.Share on:
