Alleged Hijacking in Kulula.com Flight MN120

6 OCTOBER 2006

Media Statement

The South African Civil Aviation Authority would like to confirm that Flight MN120 departing from Cape Town to Johannesburg at 11:11am today returned back to Cape Town, after take off, due to a VERBAL THREAT made by one of its passengers.  The passenger had an accomplice.  The Pilot decided to return back to Cape Town for safety reasons.  The SACAA would like to confirm that the incident was not a HIJACKING.

 

The pilot reported the incident to the tower and upon landing at approximately 11:38am, the police apprehended both suspects.  No weapons were found on both suspects.

 

 

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For any inquiries please contact:        

Phindiwe Gwebu

Tel 011 545 1086

083 635 0069

gwebup@caa.co.za