Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 20 October 1973
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-287C
Owner/operator: Aerolineas Argentinas
Registration Number: LV-JNE
Location: Yacuiba Airport (BYC) –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 57
Component Affected: 737 aircraft737 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A 737 aircraft was hijacked by four passengers. The hijackers demanded fuel to fly to Lima, Peru, and then Cuba, but were denied refueling. The aircraft then landed at Yacuiba, Bolivia, where 38 passengers were released. The hijackers surrendered after being promised release.A 737 aircraft was hijacked by four passengers. The hijackers demanded fuel to fly to Lima, Peru, and then Cuba, but were denied refueling. The aircraft then landed at Yacuiba, Bolivia, where 38 passengers were released. The hijackers surrendered after being promised release.
Description
The 737 was hijacked by four passengers. The kidnappers forced the pilot to land at Tucum n Airport, TU (TUC) and demanded fuel to fly lo Lima, Peru, from where they intended to proceed to Cuba. Refuelling was refused and the airplane took off again. It landed at Yacuiba in Bolivia were 38 passengers were released. On October 24, the hijackers surrendered after being promised that they could leave the country.
Source of Information
http://loudandclearisnotenought.blogspot.com.ar/2010/05/lv-jne-boeing-737-287c-cn-20408265.htmlhttp://loudandclearisnotenought.blogspot.com.ar/2010/05/lv-jne-boeing-737-287c-cn-20408265.htmlPrimary Cause
Hijacking by passengers demanding fuel for a flight to Lima, Peru and Cuba.Hijacking by passengers demanding fuel for a flight to Lima, Peru and Cuba.Share on:
