Incident Overview
Date: Monday 17 October 1977
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
Owner/operator: Air Djibouti
Location: Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) –
ÿ Djibouti
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Air Djibouti Twin OtterAir Djibouti Twin Otter
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 26, 2023, an Air Djibouti Twin Otter was hijacked by two gunmen wielding submachine guns. The gunmen shot and killed the French pilot and the cabinet minister’s mother. This incident occurred before takeoff.On July 26, 2023, an Air Djibouti Twin Otter was hijacked by two gunmen wielding submachine guns. The gunmen shot and killed the French pilot and the cabinet minister’s mother. This incident occurred before takeoff.
Description
Two gunmen wielding submachine guns hijacked an Air Djibouti Twin Otter before takeoff. They shot and killed the French pilot and a cabinet minister’s mother.
Primary Cause
Armed robbery and possible targeted attack.Armed robbery and possible targeted attack.Share on:
