The Kandahar Hijacking: A 25-Year Reflection on IC 814
On December 24, 1999, the hijacking of IC 814 by five terrorists marked a grim milestone in aviation history. The Airbus A300, en route from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, was overtaken by militants shortly after entering Indian airspace. The aircraft, operated by Indian Airlines, was commandeered by…