Events tagged with "fornebu"

Historical Events tagged with "fornebu"

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Crime & Law

Braathens SAFE Flight 139 Hijacked Near Oslo

June 21st, 1985 39 years ago

Braathens SAFE Flight 139, a domestic flight in Norway, was hijacked while approaching Oslo Airport, Fornebu. The hijacker, seeking to draw attention to a political issue, took control of the aircraft with a small number of passengers aboard. Norwegian special forces swiftly responded, surrounding the plane and executing a rescue operation. The incident concluded without any fatalities, showcasing the effectiveness of the emergency response teams.