skyjacker
Midair plane seizer
A skyjacker is someone who hijacks an aircraft, typically by threatening violence to divert it to a different destination or make demands.
The term emerged in the 1960s and 70s when airline hijackings were common: The skyjacker demanded the plane be flown to Cuba.
Also called a hijacker.
Violent political intimidator
- fugitiveOne fleeing authorities
- felonSerious crime perpetrator
- kidnapperOne who seizes people
- criminalPerson who breaks laws
outlaw · pirate · convict · perpetrator · culprit · bandit · extremist · D.B. Cooper
Captive held as security
- extortionObtaining through threats
- kidnappingUnlawful seizure of person
- ransomPayment for captive's release
- demandForceful request or requirement
seizure · commandeer · takeover · piracy · abduction · coercion · blackmail · ultimatum
terrorist
Violent political intimidator
criminal · outlaw · pirate · convict · perpetrator · culprit · bandit · extremist · D.B. Cooper · militant
hostage
Captive held as security
- extortionObtaining through threats
- kidnappingUnlawful seizure of person
- ransomPayment for captive's release
demand · seizure · commandeer · takeover · piracy · abduction · coercion · blackmail · ultimatum · captivity
cockpit
Pilot's control compartment
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- jetlinerLarge commercial passenger aircraft
flight · altitude · takeoff · landing · fuselage · airspace · stewardess · cabin · runway · aeronautics
intimidation
Deliberate fear-inducing pressure
bomb · hostility · aggression · warning · ultimatum · peril · risk · force · violence · provocation
skyjackerair marshal
Covert airline security agent
sky marshal · hostage · hostage negotiator · rescuer · victim
skyjackerair marshal
Covert airline security agent
sky marshal · TSA agent · authorized personnel · airport security · flight attendant
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