Incident Overview
Date: Friday 8 June 1979
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31
Owner/operator: Trans Australia Airlines – TAA
Location: Brisbane-Eagle Farm Airport, QLD (BNE) –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 47
Component Affected: FlightFlight
Category: Unlawful Interference
A passenger hijacked a flight, demanding the pilot circle Brisbane. A landing occurred at Brisbane to refuel, and the passenger was subsequently overpowered by the crew.A passenger hijacked a flight, demanding the pilot circle Brisbane. A landing occurred at Brisbane to refuel, and the passenger was subsequently overpowered by the crew.
Description
A passenger, armed with a 12-gauge shotgun, hijacked the flight and demanded the pilot to circle Brisbane. A landing was then made at Brisbane to refuel. Meanwhile the passengers were released. While on the ground he was overpowered by the crew.
Source of Information
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110950923http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110950923Primary Cause
Passenger hijacking and demand for flight deviation.Passenger hijacking and demand for flight deviation.Share on:
