Incident Overview
Date: Friday 30 October 1970
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-8
Owner/operator: National Airlines
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 58
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 26, 1959, seven hijackers demanded to be taken to Cuba. The hijacking was relatively short, lasting less than one day.On July 26, 1959, seven hijackers demanded to be taken to Cuba. The hijacking was relatively short, lasting less than one day.
Description
7 hijackers demanded to be taken to Cuba. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Demand for transportation to Cuba.Demand for transportation to Cuba.Share on:
