Incident Overview
Date: Friday 18 May 1973
Aircraft Type: Convair CV-580
Owner/operator: AVENSA
Location: –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 42
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
Four hijackers demanded the release of prisoners while refueling in Willemstad, Panama-City and Merida, before traveling to Cuba. The hijacking lasted less than a day.Four hijackers demanded the release of prisoners while refueling in Willemstad, Panama-City and Merida, before traveling to Cuba. The hijacking lasted less than a day.
Description
4 hijackers demanded release of prisoners. Refueling stops were made in Willemstad, Panama-City, and Merida, before arriving in Cuba. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Prisoner release demands.Prisoner release demands.Share on:
