Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 17 June 2006
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-800
Owner/operator: South African Airways – SAA
Location: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) –
ÿ South Africa
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Flight cockpitFlight cockpit
Category: Unlawful Interference
A 21-year-old Zimbabwean student attempted to hijack a flight by forcing his way into the cockpit, armed with a hypodermic needle, and demanded a diversion to Maputo. He was quickly subdued by passengers, including an off-duty Captain, resulting in the flight being secured.A 21-year-old Zimbabwean student attempted to hijack a flight by forcing his way into the cockpit, armed with a hypodermic needle, and demanded a diversion to Maputo. He was quickly subdued by passengers, including an off-duty Captain, resulting in the flight being secured.
Description
A 21-year old Zimbabwean student, allegedly tried to hijack the flight by forcing his way into the cockpit armed with a hypodermic needle. He was overpowered by passengers, including an off-duty Captain, and crew. The student wanted to force the flight to divert to Maputo.
Primary Cause
Attempted hijacking of a flight.Attempted hijacking of a flight.Share on:
