Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 27 November 2002
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas MD-82
Owner/operator: Alitalia
Location: Lyon Satolas Airport (LYS) –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 74
Component Affected: MD-80 aircraftMD-80 aircraft
Alitalia flight AZ364 was hijacked by a mentally ill individual claiming to be a member of the al-Qaeda network, threatening to blow up the aircraft. The hijacker surrendered.Alitalia flight AZ364 was hijacked by a mentally ill individual claiming to be a member of the al-Qaeda network, threatening to blow up the aircraft. The hijacker surrendered.
Description
Alitalia flight AZ364, an MD-80, was hijacked by mentally ill man claiming to be a member of the al-Qaeda network and threatening to blow up the plane. Hijacker surrendered.
Source of Information
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2520069.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2520069.stmPrimary Cause
Mental illness and potential affiliation with al-Qaeda.Mental illness and potential affiliation with al-Qaeda.Share on:
