Incident Overview
Date: Monday 17 March 1969
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-9
Owner/operator: Delta Air Lines
Location: Havana-Jos Mart¡ International Airport (HAV) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 64
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On October 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba during a short-duration hijacking of a commercial aircraft.On October 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba during a short-duration hijacking of a commercial aircraft.
Description
One hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of an aircraft by a lone individual.Hijacking of an aircraft by a lone individual.Share on:
