Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 25 July 1996
Aircraft Type: Boeing 767-3D6
Owner/operator: Air Algrie
Location: Oran-Es Senia Airport (ORN) –
ÿ Algeria
Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 232
Component Affected: FlightFlight
Category: Unlawful Interference
On the morning of [Date], a hijacker demanded the flight to the United States, leading to the release of hostages and the arrest of a suspect. After a prolonged negotiation, the hijacker was apprehended.On the morning of [Date], a hijacker demanded the flight to the United States, leading to the release of hostages and the arrest of a suspect. After a prolonged negotiation, the hijacker was apprehended.
Description
Just prior to departure from Oran (ORN), a hijacker demanded to be flown to the USA. Authorities negotiated the release of all hostages and arrested the man after four-and-a-half hours.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of a flight.Hijacking of a flight.Share on:
