Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 20 February 2002
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-8-301
Owner/operator: AIRES Colombia
Registration Number: HK-3951X
Location: Hobo –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 34
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A four-member leftist guerrilla group hijacked a commercial aircraft, forcing it to land in a rural town and kidnapping a senator. The group’s motive appears to be political activism and disruption.A four-member leftist guerrilla group hijacked a commercial aircraft, forcing it to land in a rural town and kidnapping a senator. The group’s motive appears to be political activism and disruption.
Description
Hijacked by four leftist guerrillas forcing it to land in a rural town and kidnapping a senator who was on board.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of a commercial aircraft by leftist guerilla operatives.Hijacking of a commercial aircraft by leftist guerilla operatives.Share on:
