Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 30 May 1972
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-188A Electra
Owner/operator: Varig
Registration Number: PP-VJL
Location: S?o Paulo-Congonhas Airport, SP (CGH) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 92
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A hijacker demanded money from a commercial aircraft during a short, intense hijacking. The hijacker subsequently shot down the aircraft.A hijacker demanded money from a commercial aircraft during a short, intense hijacking. The hijacker subsequently shot down the aircraft.
Description
One hijacker demanded money. Plane stormed/hijacker shot down. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of a commercial aircraft.Hijacking of a commercial aircraft.Share on:
