UI Boeing 727-100 ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 330338
 

Date:Monday 6 November 1972
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic B721 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Boeing 727-100
Owner/operator:Japan Air Lines - JAL
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 126
Aircraft damage: None
Category:UI
Location:Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) -   Japan
Phase: En route
Nature:Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND/RJTT)
Destination airport:Fukuoka Airport (FUK/RJFF)
Narrative:
A 47-year old male passenger hijacked a JAL Boeing 727 on a domestic flight from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Brandishing a pistol, he demanded 2 million dollars and to be flown to Cuba. The aircraft returned to Tokyo-Haneda Airport, where a DC-8 plane was being prepared to fly him to Vancouver and on to Cuba.
After releasing most hostages, the hijacked wanted to board the DC-8, while holding three crew members hostage. While entering the aircraft he was overpowered by five police officers.

Sources:

Pacific Stars and Stripes November 8, 1972

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