Incident Overview
Date: Monday 10 July 1972
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737
Owner/operator: Lufthansa
Location: Mnchen-Riem Airport (MUC) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On March 29, 2023, an Algerian passenger boarded a flight to Munich and threatened to use explosives if money was not paid. He demanded $400,000 in ransom and a parachute. The aircraft landed at Munich and allowed passengers to leave, while police were present and arrested the hijacker. No explosives were discovered.On March 29, 2023, an Algerian passenger boarded a flight to Munich and threatened to use explosives if money was not paid. He demanded $400,000 in ransom and a parachute. The aircraft landed at Munich and allowed passengers to leave, while police were present and arrested the hijacker. No explosives were discovered.
Description
An Algerian passenger handed a note to a flight attendant, claiming to have explosives. He demanded $400,000 in ransom and a parachute. After landing at Munich, he allowed the passengers to leave the plane. Meanwhile two policemen entered the aircraft and were able to arrest the hijacker. No explosives were found.
Source of Information
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Hijacking ? Demand for ransom and a parachute.Hijacking ? Demand for ransom and a parachute.Share on:
