Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 March 1970
Aircraft Type: de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4
Owner/operator: Aerolineas Argentinas
Registration Number: LV-AHN
Location: Lima, Cuba –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 62
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On April 14, 1962, two hijackers demanded to be taken to Cuba. Fourteen passengers were permitted to deplane at Santiago de Chile. The aircraft then continued to Lima and Havana.On April 14, 1962, two hijackers demanded to be taken to Cuba. Fourteen passengers were permitted to deplane at Santiago de Chile. The aircraft then continued to Lima and Havana.
Description
Two hijackers demanded to be taken to Cuba. Fourteen passengers were allowed to deplane at Santiago de Chile. The jet then continued to Lima and Havana.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of a commercial jet.Hijacking of a commercial jet.Share on:
