Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 11 January 1977
Aircraft Type: Boeing 747
Owner/operator: Trans World Airlines – TWA
Location: London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 349
Component Affected: Aircraft ? Specifically, the aircraft’s cargo hold and potential for explosive devices.Aircraft ? Specifically, the aircraft’s cargo hold and potential for explosive devices.
Category: Unlawful Interference
A hijacker demanded to be taken to Uganda, claiming he had a grenade, and was subsequently subdued after becoming violent.A hijacker demanded to be taken to Uganda, claiming he had a grenade, and was subsequently subdued after becoming violent.
Description
One hijacker demanded to be taken to Uganda, claiming he had a grenade. The hijacker was taken down several hours later when he became violent.
Primary Cause
Hijacking and potential threat of violence.Hijacking and potential threat of violence.Share on:
