Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 20 August 1970
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: 82
Component Affected: Aircraft interior and passenger compartment.Aircraft interior and passenger compartment.
Category: Unlawful Interference
Delta Flight DL435 was hijacked en route from Atlanta (ATL) to Savannah (SAV) due to a passenger claiming to possess an explosive device in his attach case. The Captain complied with the passenger’s demands, transporting him to Havana.Delta Flight DL435 was hijacked en route from Atlanta (ATL) to Savannah (SAV) due to a passenger claiming to possess an explosive device in his attach case. The Captain complied with the passenger’s demands, transporting him to Havana.
Description
Delta flight DL435 was hijacked en route from Atlanta (ATL) to Savannah (SAV). A Latin male claimed to have an explosive device in his attach case. He demanded to be flown to Havana. The captain complied with his demands.
Primary Cause
Passenger deception and potential intent to use a device.Passenger deception and potential intent to use a device.Share on:
