Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 17 July 1968
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: 63
Component Affected: Aircraft Systems (specifically, the controls and potential weapon systems)Aircraft Systems (specifically, the controls and potential weapon systems)
Category: Unlawful Interference
On National Airlines flight 1064, a Cuban passenger hijacked the flight, demanding to be flown to Cuba and utilizing a hand grenade and pistol. A refueling stop occurred in New Orleans, Louisiana, before continuing the journey to Cuba.On National Airlines flight 1064, a Cuban passenger hijacked the flight, demanding to be flown to Cuba and utilizing a hand grenade and pistol. A refueling stop occurred in New Orleans, Louisiana, before continuing the journey to Cuba.
Description
A Cuban passenger on National Airlines flight 1064 hijacked the flight over Texas. He pulled a (fake) hand grenade and a pistol and demanded to be flown to Cuba. A refueling stop was made in New Orleans, Louisiana before continuing to Cuba.
Source of Information
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