Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 4 January 1949
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Maszovlet
Location: Mnchen-Riem Airport (MUC) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 25
Component Affected: The aircraft itself.The aircraft itself.
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 14, 1970, two groups of 22 hijackers demanded to be taken to Germany. The hijacking was relatively short-lived, lasting less than one day.On July 14, 1970, two groups of 22 hijackers demanded to be taken to Germany. The hijacking was relatively short-lived, lasting less than one day.
Description
22 hijackers demanded to be taken to Germany. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
The hijackers’ demand to be transported to Germany was the primary driver of the incident.The hijackers’ demand to be transported to Germany was the primary driver of the incident.Share on:
