Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 May 1983
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63CF
Owner/operator: Capitol Airways
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 231
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A passenger hijacked an aircraft en route to Miami, brandishing a firearm and holding the flight attendant hostage. The captain immediately diverted to Havana, Cuba, and authorities seized the aircraft and the hijacker.A passenger hijacked an aircraft en route to Miami, brandishing a firearm and holding the flight attendant hostage. The captain immediately diverted to Havana, Cuba, and authorities seized the aircraft and the hijacker.
Description
Shortly before the aircraft was scheduled to land at Miami, the passenger approached a flight attendant and stated she had a gun and wanted to go to Cuba. She held the flight attendant hostage with what appeared to be a flare gun (probably a Very pistol). The captain was advised of the situation and diverted to Havana, Cuba. The aircraft landed in Havana and Cuban authorities took custody of the hijacker and weapon.
Primary Cause
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