 B-1876, an aircraft similar to the one involved | |
| Hijacking | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 9, 1978 |
| Summary | Aircraft hijacking |
| Site | Hong Kong |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Boeing 737-281 |
| Operator | China Airlines |
| Registration | B-1870 |
| Flight origin | Kaohsiung International Airport |
| Destination | Kai Tak Airport |
| Passengers | 92 |
| Crew | 9 |
| Fatalities | 1 (hijacker) |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Survivors | 100 |
China Airlines Flight 831 was a scheduled passenger flight from Kaohsiung in Taiwan to British Hong Kong that was hijacked on March 9, 1978.