Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 10 September 1969
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-8
Owner/operator: Eastern Air Lines
Location: San Juan-Isla Verde International Airport (SJU) –
ÿ Puerto Rico
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 202
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A young Puerto Rican man hijacked a flight to Cuba, attempting to evade authorities. He was subdued by passengers and crew during the flight.A young Puerto Rican man hijacked a flight to Cuba, attempting to evade authorities. He was subdued by passengers and crew during the flight.
Description
Hijacked by a young Puerto Rican man. He wanted to be flown to Cuba, but he was subdued by passengers and crew.
Primary Cause
Hijacking by a young person attempting to evade authorities.Hijacking by a young person attempting to evade authorities.Share on:
