Incident Overview
Date: Monday 12 November 1990
Aircraft Type: Tupolev Tu-154
Owner/operator: Aeroflot
Location: Minsk-1 International Airport (MHP) –
ÿ Belarus
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aeroflot Tupolev 154 aircraftAeroflot Tupolev 154 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On October 26, 2023, an Aeroflot Tupolev 154 aircraft attempting to hijack its flight from Leningrad to Lvov to Stockholm, Sweden, was successfully prevented. The aircraft was diverted to Minsk, where a passenger declared intent to detonate an explosive device unless the flight was diverted. The aircraft landed in Minsk, and the passenger was arrested. This incident highlights the importance of proactive measures to prevent potential security threats.On October 26, 2023, an Aeroflot Tupolev 154 aircraft attempting to hijack its flight from Leningrad to Lvov to Stockholm, Sweden, was successfully prevented. The aircraft was diverted to Minsk, where a passenger declared intent to detonate an explosive device unless the flight was diverted. The aircraft landed in Minsk, and the passenger was arrested. This incident highlights the importance of proactive measures to prevent potential security threats.
Description
An attempt to hijack an Aeroflot Tupolev 154 to Stockholm, Sweden, failed when the crew persuaded the hijacker to allow a stopover landing in Minsk.. The aircraft was on a domestic flight from Leningrad to Lvov when a male passenger indicated that he would detonate an explosive device unless the aircraft was diverted to Stockholm. When the aircraft landed in Minsk, the passenger was arrested.
Primary Cause
Passenger-induced hijacking with a deliberate explosive device threat.Passenger-induced hijacking with a deliberate explosive device threat.Share on:
