Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 27 October 1994
Aircraft Type: Tupolev Tu-154
Owner/operator: Aeroflot
Location: Moskva-Vnukovo Airport (VKO) –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 164
Component Affected: Aeroflot Tupolev 154 aircraftAeroflot Tupolev 154 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
An Aeroflot Tupolev 154 aircraft at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport was seized by Russian security forces following a passenger claiming to possess an explosive device. The flight was scheduled to depart to Mineralnye Vody, and the incident occurred prior to departure. The passenger demanded a ransom of $2 million, a pistol, and an English translator. The incident concluded when the passenger was struck on the head by the pilot, resulting in no injuries.An Aeroflot Tupolev 154 aircraft at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport was seized by Russian security forces following a passenger claiming to possess an explosive device. The flight was scheduled to depart to Mineralnye Vody, and the incident occurred prior to departure. The passenger demanded a ransom of $2 million, a pistol, and an English translator. The incident concluded when the passenger was struck on the head by the pilot, resulting in no injuries.
Description
A passenger claiming to have an explosive device seized control of an Aeroflot Tupolev 154 aircraft at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport. The incident occurred prior to the departure of the flight to Mineralnye Vody. The plane, with 164 passengers on board, was quickly surrounded by Russian security forces. The passenger made several demands: a ransom of $2 million, a pistol, and an English translator. The incident ended when the passenger, while talking to authorities, was struck on the head by the pilot and taken into custody. The passenger did not have an explosive device; there were no injuries.
Primary Cause
Passenger claiming to possess an explosive device.Passenger claiming to possess an explosive device.Share on:
