Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 July 1954
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6B
Owner/operator: American Airlines
Registration Number: N90773
Location: Cleveland, OH –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 53
Component Affected: Aircraft cockpit and firearm.Aircraft cockpit and firearm.
Category: Unlawful Interference
A 15-year-old boy entered a cockpit, confronted the captain, and demanded a diversion. The captain responded by firing his pistol, fatally shooting the individual. This event resulted in the death of the perpetrator.A 15-year-old boy entered a cockpit, confronted the captain, and demanded a diversion. The captain responded by firing his pistol, fatally shooting the individual. This event resulted in the death of the perpetrator.
Description
A 15 year old boy with an empty pistol forced his way into cockpit and confronted the captain, demanding a diversion. The captain produced his own pistol, shot, and killed the lone perpetrator.
Primary Cause
Possible impulsive act of violence and confrontation.Possible impulsive act of violence and confrontation.Share on:
