Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 26 January 1972
Aircraft Type: Fairchild FH-227B
Owner/operator: Mohawk Airlines
Registration Number: N7817M
Location: Poughkeepsie-Dutchess County Airport, NY (POU) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 47
Component Affected: VehicleVehicle
Category: Unlawful Interference
A hijacker attempted to escape a vehicle, resulting in his death.A hijacker attempted to escape a vehicle, resulting in his death.
Description
One hijacker demanded money. He was shot and killed when trying to get away in car.
Primary Cause
Hijacking attempt and subsequent shooting.Hijacking attempt and subsequent shooting.Share on:
