Incident Overview
Date: Friday 3 September 1971
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-9
Owner/operator: Eastern Air Lines
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 86
Component Affected: Passenger aircraftPassenger aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. The hijacker was subsequently taken down. The hijacking lasted less than one day.On July 26, 2023, a hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. The hijacker was subsequently taken down. The hijacking lasted less than one day.
Description
One hijacker demanded to be taken to Cuba. Hijacker taken down. Duration of the hijacking: less than 1 day.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of a passenger aircraft.Hijacking of a passenger aircraft.Share on:
