Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 22 July 1982
Aircraft Type: Martin 4-0-4
Owner/operator: Marco Island Airways
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Marco Island Airways Flight 39 experienced a diversion to Havana, Cuba, following a series of events involving two passengers who began shouting and attempting to fly to Cuba. The passengers poured gasoline on the aircraft, including the seats and floor, and attempted to light a cigarette lighter. Cuban authorities subsequently apprehended the hijackers, sentencing them to 15 years imprisonment.A Marco Island Airways Flight 39 experienced a diversion to Havana, Cuba, following a series of events involving two passengers who began shouting and attempting to fly to Cuba. The passengers poured gasoline on the aircraft, including the seats and floor, and attempted to light a cigarette lighter. Cuban authorities subsequently apprehended the hijackers, sentencing them to 15 years imprisonment.
Description
Marco Island Airways Flight 39 departed Miami, FL (MIA) on a domestic flight to Key West, FL (EYW) At 20:27 the flight was about 60 miles northeast of Key West when two passengers began shouting that they wanted to be flown to Cuba. They poured gasoline on the floor and seats. While flying to Cuba one of the hijackers continued to pour the gasoline on the seats and floor and on a passenger. He also attempted to light his cigarette lighter. No flame resulted but sparks were observed. The flight diverted to Havana, Cuba were the hijackers were taken into custody by Cuban officials. They were reportedly sentenced in Cuba to 15 years.
Source of Information
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Passenger actions and attempts to flee to Cuba.Passenger actions and attempts to flee to Cuba.Share on:
