1984 Indian Airlines Airbus A300 hijacking, Aircraft hijacking in India
Indian Airlines Flight 405 was hijacked on August 24, 1984.
The event became a significant episode in Indian aviation history.
The hijacking reflected the turbulent political atmosphere of the region at the time.
Ensuring flight safety became a higher priority after such incidents.
The incident involved an Airbus A300, marking it among the rare airliner models hijacked.
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Khalistan, list of hijacking of Indian aeroplanes
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October 13, 2026 20:33
