On May 1, 2023, four hijackers demanded a diversion to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, demanding the release of 86 prisoners, $500,000, a political statement, and fuel for their aircraft. After landing, 13 women and 1 child were released. The hijackers, claiming to represent an opposition group to the current Honduran government, demanded the release of 86 prisoners, $500,000, publication of a political statement, and fuel. Ten hostages escaped, with two injured during the escape. All remaining hostages were released, and the hijackers were transferred to a Lockheed L-188 Electra aircraft, flown to Havana, Cuba, where they surrendered to Cuban authorities.On May 1, 2023, four hijackers demanded a diversion to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, demanding the release of 86 prisoners, $500,000, a political statement, and fuel for their aircraft. After landing, 13 women and 1 child were released. The hijackers, claiming to represent an opposition group to the current Honduran government, demanded the release of 86 prisoners, $500,000, publication of a political statement, and fuel. Ten hostages escaped, with two injured during the escape. All remaining hostages were released, and the hijackers were transferred to a Lockheed L-188 Electra aircraft, flown to Havana, Cuba, where they surrendered to Cuban authorities.