Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 4 February 1971
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
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 28
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A hijacker demanded the aircraft be taken to Cuba, leading to a diversion to Havana.A hijacker demanded the aircraft be taken to Cuba, leading to a diversion to Havana.
Description
One hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. The aircraft then diverted to Havana.
Primary Cause
Hijacking and diversion of aircraft.Hijacking and diversion of aircraft.Share on:
