1996 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:aircraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:aircraft
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:aircraft
approximately 4 hours ET-ANB damaged beyond repair |
| gptkbp:airlines |
gptkb:Nairobi_Jomo_Kenyatta_International_Airport
gptkb:Addis_Ababa_Bole_International_Airport |
| gptkbp:analyzes |
hijackers acted independently
conducted by Ethiopian authorities |
| gptkbp:armament |
firearms
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| gptkbp:casualties |
50
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| gptkbp:caused_by |
gptkb:aircraft
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| gptkbp:cockpit |
heroic efforts noted
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| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:11
Captain and First Officer attempted to regain control |
| gptkbp:date |
November 23, 1996
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
increased security measures
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| gptkbp:emergency_services |
not followed due to hijacking
attempted in the ocean |
| gptkbp:end_of_life |
all 157 on board
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| gptkbp:finish |
attempted to land safely
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| gptkbp:first_flight |
scheduled passenger flight
Addis Ababa to Nairobi E T961 |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the most infamous hijackings
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1996 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961
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| gptkbp:impact |
water landing
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
held annually in remembrance.
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| gptkbp:issues |
attempted landing in the ocean
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| gptkbp:legacy |
led to changes in airline security protocols
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Indian_Ocean
near the Comoros Islands |
| gptkbp:lost_and_found |
conducted by local fishermen
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive global media attention
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| gptkbp:notable_cards |
Ethiopian
approximately 2 hours armed takeover three individuals tragic loss of life political asylum in Australia |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
one of the deadliest hijackings in history
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| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:Ethiopian_Airlines
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
shock and outrage
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| gptkbp:result |
published by Ethiopian authorities
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| gptkbp:safety_features |
gptkb:significant
implemented post-incident revised after incident |
| gptkbp:seating_capacity |
146
varied nationalities chaotic and fearful |
| gptkbp:threats |
pilot attempted to negotiate
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