Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 16 September 1971
Aircraft Type: Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Owner/operator: Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A commercial aircraft was hijacked by a male individual carrying a grenade. The hijacker demanded transport to Iraq. The hijacker was subdued on board.A commercial aircraft was hijacked by a male individual carrying a grenade. The hijacker demanded transport to Iraq. The hijacker was subdued on board.
Description
The aircraft was hijacked by a man carrying a grenade. He demanded to be taken to Iraq. The hijacker was overpowered on board.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of an aircraft by a male individual carrying a grenade.Hijacking of an aircraft by a male individual carrying a grenade.Share on:
