Incident Overview
Date: Friday 22 February 1974
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-9
Owner/operator: Delta Air Lines
Location: Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 14
Component Affected: Delta Air Lines flight DL523Delta Air Lines flight DL523
Category: Unlawful Interference
A gunman entered Delta Air Lines flight DL523 at BWI airport, killing the copilot and wounding the captain. Passengers fled the airplane, prompting airport police to surround it. A gunfire erupted, resulting in the hijacker’s death.A gunman entered Delta Air Lines flight DL523 at BWI airport, killing the copilot and wounding the captain. Passengers fled the airplane, prompting airport police to surround it. A gunfire erupted, resulting in the hijacker’s death.
Description
A gunman shot and killed an airport security guard at Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI). He entered Delta Air Lines flight DL523 which was ready for departure. He shot and killed the copilot and shot and wounded the captain. The passengers meanwhile fled the airplane. Airport police surrounded the plane. A gunfire ensued in which the hijacker was killed.
Primary Cause
Gunshot incident involving a gunman.Gunshot incident involving a gunman.Share on:
