Incident Overview
Date: Friday 9 February 1968
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6
Owner/operator: Pan American World Airways (Pan Am)
Location: Da Nang Airport (DAD) –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 83
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A single hijacker took control of a small aircraft for approximately one day, causing disruption and requiring immediate action to secure the aircraft and passengers.A single hijacker took control of a small aircraft for approximately one day, causing disruption and requiring immediate action to secure the aircraft and passengers.
Description
One hijacker. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Potential for a coordinated hijacking.Unknown ? Potential for a coordinated hijacking.Share on:
