Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 21 April 1971
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-8
Owner/operator: Eastern Air Lines
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 59
Component Affected: Aircraft ? Passenger cabin.Aircraft ? Passenger cabin.
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Italy. The hijacking lasted less than one day.On July 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Italy. The hijacking lasted less than one day.
Description
One hijacker demanded to be taken to Italy. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Hijacking ? Demand for destination.Hijacking ? Demand for destination.Share on: