Incident Overview
Date: Monday 23 March 1953
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: CSA Ceskoslovensk Aerolinie
Location: Frankfurt –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 33
Component Affected: Aircraft ? specifically, the aircraft’s route and destination.Aircraft ? specifically, the aircraft’s route and destination.
Category: Unlawful Interference
Four hijackers demanded to be taken to Germany, indicating a potential destination for the hijacking. The duration of the hijacking was less than one day.Four hijackers demanded to be taken to Germany, indicating a potential destination for the hijacking. The duration of the hijacking was less than one day.
Description
4 hijackers demanded to be taken to Germany. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Demand for a destination ? likely a political or strategic motive.Demand for a destination ? likely a political or strategic motive.Share on:
