Incident Overview
Date: Monday 25 April 1977
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: Ethiopian Airlines
Location: –
ÿ Ethiopia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants:
Component Affected: DC-3 aircraftDC-3 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A DC-3 aircraft was hijacked shortly after takeoff from Makele, resulting in the deaths of both hijackers. Security guards responded by killing them, with one guard fatally wounded and several passengers injured.A DC-3 aircraft was hijacked shortly after takeoff from Makele, resulting in the deaths of both hijackers. Security guards responded by killing them, with one guard fatally wounded and several passengers injured.
Description
The DC-3 was hijacked shortly after takeoff from Makele. Both hijackers were killed by security guards on board. Reportedly, one security guard was killed and several passengers wounded.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of an aircraft.Hijacking of an aircraft.Share on:
