Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 9 August 1961
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-8
Owner/operator: Pan American World Airways (Pan Am)
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 81
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 12, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. The hijacking lasted less than one day.On July 12, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. The hijacking lasted less than one day.
Description
One hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Hijacking demand for transport to Cuba.Hijacking demand for transport to Cuba.Share on:
