Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 28 October 1998
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737
Owner/operator: Air China
Location: Taipei-Chiang Kai Shek International Airport (TPE) –
ÿ Taiwan
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 103
Component Affected: Boeing 737 aircraftBoeing 737 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
Air China flight 905 was diverted to Taiwan due to the pilot’s dissatisfaction with his life on mainland China. Taiwanese authorities intercepted the aircraft and the pilot surrendered to them, leading to an investigation by prosecutors.Air China flight 905 was diverted to Taiwan due to the pilot’s dissatisfaction with his life on mainland China. Taiwanese authorities intercepted the aircraft and the pilot surrendered to them, leading to an investigation by prosecutors.
Description
Air China flight 905 was diverted by its pilot to Taiwan during a flight from Beijing to Kunming. The Boeing 737 aircraft was carrying nine crew members and 94 passengers, including the pilots wife and child. The pilot reportedly made the diversion because of his dissatisfaction with his life on mainland China. The Taiwanese government dispatched four air force fighters to intercept and follow the plane to Taipeis Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport. The pilot, upon landing, then surrendered to Taiwanese officials without incident. On December 8 Taiwanese prosecutors indicted the pilot on hijacking-related charges, which carry a maximum penalty of death.
Primary Cause
Pilot dissatisfaction with life on mainland China.Pilot dissatisfaction with life on mainland China.Share on:
