Aircraft hijacking during flight from Panama City to El Porvenir Island

No fatalities • Turbo, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

A flight traveling from Panama City to El Porvenir Island was diverted to Turbo, Colombia, following a hijacking by four individuals.

What happened

During a flight originating in Panama City with a planned destination of El Porvenir Island, the aircraft was intercepted by four hijackers. The crew was forced under duress to alter the flight path, redirecting the plane toward Turbo, Colombia.

Upon reaching a remote airstrip in the Colombian region, the aircraft was made to land. Following the landing, all four hijackers exited the plane and fled the scene, subsequently disappearing.

Findings

While the aircraft was successfully landed, the incident resulted in injuries to all other occupants on board. Following the hijacking and the subsequent landing at the remote location, the aircraft was removed from service and did not return to operational status.

Probable cause

The diversion and landing were the direct result of a hijacking by four individuals.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-01-31 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Turbo, Colombia?

A flight traveling from Panama City to El Porvenir Island was diverted to Turbo, Colombia, following a hijacking by four individuals.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-01-31 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-01-31 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration HP-1191XI, operated by Aero Taxi - Panama, at Turbo, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The diversion and landing were the direct result of a hijacking by four individuals.

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