Incident Overview
Date: Monday 29 May 1978
Aircraft Type: Yakovlev Yak-40
Owner/operator: CSA Ceskoslovensk Aerolinie
Location: Prague –
ÿ Czech Republic
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A hijacker demanded a flight to West Germany, but was successfully subdued by crew members upon arrival in Prague. The aircraft landed safely and the hijacker was apprehended.A hijacker demanded a flight to West Germany, but was successfully subdued by crew members upon arrival in Prague. The aircraft landed safely and the hijacker was apprehended.
Description
A hijacker demanded to go to West Germany but was subdued by crewmembers. The aircraft landed in Prague and the hijacker was taken into custody.
Primary Cause
Hijacking of an aircraft.Hijacking of an aircraft.Share on:
