Incident Overview
Date: Friday 10 September 1976
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-200
Owner/operator: Indian Airlines
Location: Lahore Airport (LHE) –
ÿ Pakistan
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 83
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A hijacking occurred shortly after a flight from Delhi’s International Airport. The aircraft was diverted to Lahore, Pakistan, where hostages were released, with 77 passengers and crew freed. Six individuals were subsequently arrested and released due to insufficient evidence.A hijacking occurred shortly after a flight from Delhi’s International Airport. The aircraft was diverted to Lahore, Pakistan, where hostages were released, with 77 passengers and crew freed. Six individuals were subsequently arrested and released due to insufficient evidence.
Description
A hijacking occurred shortly after plane took off from Delhi’s International Airport. The aircraft was forced to land at Lahore, Pakistan. Hostages were released (77 passengers and crew). Six men were arrested and later released on grounds of insufficient evidence available for prosecution.
Primary Cause
Flight diversion and subsequent hijacking.Flight diversion and subsequent hijacking.Share on:
