Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 7 July 1983
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737
Owner/operator: Air Florida
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 47
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A flight carrying passengers between Fort Lauderdale and Tampa was diverted to Havana, Cuba, following a hijacker incident. The hijacker instructed the flight attendant to deliver an explosive device and directed the aircraft to that destination. Upon landing, the hijacker was apprehended by Cuban authorities.A flight carrying passengers between Fort Lauderdale and Tampa was diverted to Havana, Cuba, following a hijacker incident. The hijacker instructed the flight attendant to deliver an explosive device and directed the aircraft to that destination. Upon landing, the hijacker was apprehended by Cuban authorities.
Description
While the aircraft was en route between Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL, the hijacker handed a note to a flight attendant indicating that he had an explosive device and directed that the aircraft be flown to Havana, Cuba. He then opened a small athletic bag revealing an alleged bomb. The pilot diverted the aircraft to Havana and after landing the hijacker was taken into custody by Cuban authorities.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of an aircraft with intent to deliver a bomb.Hijacking of an aircraft with intent to deliver a bomb.Share on:
