Incident Overview
Date: Friday 24 March 1950
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: CSA Ceskoslovensk Aerolinie
Location: Erding Air Base –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: CSA DC-3 aircraftCSA DC-3 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On March 24, 1950, three CSA DC-3 planes were hijacked by a group of individuals attempting to flee from Communism in Germany. The planes were seized by the US Air Force at Erding and transported to Germany, carrying a total of 85 passengers. A significant number of passengers, approximately 26, elected to remain in Germany as fugitives.On March 24, 1950, three CSA DC-3 planes were hijacked by a group of individuals attempting to flee from Communism in Germany. The planes were seized by the US Air Force at Erding and transported to Germany, carrying a total of 85 passengers. A significant number of passengers, approximately 26, elected to remain in Germany as fugitives.
Description
On March 24, 1950, three CSA DC-3 planes were hijacked on flight to Prague. All three airliners were commandeered to Germany and landed at the US Air Force Base at Erding. The aircraft carried a total of 85 occupants. A total of 26 elected to stay in Germany as fugitives from Communism.
Primary Cause
The incident was likely a coordinated effort by individuals seeking to avoid Soviet influence and potential persecution in Germany.The incident was likely a coordinated effort by individuals seeking to avoid Soviet influence and potential persecution in Germany.Share on:
