Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 12 October 1971
Aircraft Type: Convair CV-580
Owner/operator: AVENSA
Registration Number: YV-C-AVA
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A CV-580 aircraft was hijacked by two passengers, diverting to Curaao for refueling. Subsequently, the aircraft departed to Havana, Cuba.A CV-580 aircraft was hijacked by two passengers, diverting to Curaao for refueling. Subsequently, the aircraft departed to Havana, Cuba.
Description
The CV-580 was hijacked by two passengers. The aircraft diverted to the island of Curaao where it was refueled. Three mothers with young children were released, after which the aircraft departed to Havana, Cuba.
Source of Information
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