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.jpg) A Philippine Airlines BAC 1-11, similar to the one involved | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 1976 |
| Summary | Hijacking |
| Site | Zamboanga International Airport, Zamboanga City, Philippines |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | BAC One-Eleven-527FK |
| Operator | Philippine Airlines |
| Registration | RP-C1161 |
| Flight origin | Francisco Bangoy International Airport, Davao City, Philippines |
| Destination | Manila International Airport, Philippines |
| Passengers | 82 |
| Crew | 5 |
| Fatalities | 13 |
| Injuries | 23 |
| Survivors | 74 |
Philippine Airlines Flight 116 was a domestic flight operated by Philippine Airlines that departed from Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao to Manila International Airport. On May 21, 1976, six passengers stormed the plane and diverted it to Zamboanga Airport where it was met by the military and the police. Negotiations between the hijackers and the police continued until May 23, 1976, when authorities attempted to storm the plane. A gun battle broke out and grenades were thrown, setting it on fire. 10 passengers and 3 of the 6 hijackers died in the storming.[1][2][3]
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- ^ "3 Hijackers and 10 Hostages Die As Philippine Plane Is Set Afire". The New York Times. 1976-05-24. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-20.