By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Mar 12, 2025
In 1971, DB Cooper hijacked Flight 305, vanishing mysteriously with $200,000. His fate remains a legend.
In 1976, Israeli commandos rescued 102 hostages in Uganda after a daring operation on a hijacked Air France flight.
The 1999 Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijack endured a harrowing week in Kandahar before ending in a hostage release.
In 1977, German special forces stormed Flight 181 in Mogadishu, freeing all hostages in a remarkable rescue.
The September 11 attacks in 2001 changed the world, with multiple flights hijacked, leading to devastating loss of lives and property.
Hijackers took Air France Flight 8969 with fatal intent, but French forces ended their plan in Marseilles.
In 1988, Kuwait Airways Flight 422 was seized. The standoff lasted 16 days, highlighting international tensions.
In 1986, four terrorists hijacked a plane in Karachi, killing many. Flight attendant Neerja Bhanot’s bravery saved lives before they were overpowered.