U.S. Man Attempts to Hijack Small Plane in Belize, Stabs Three People Before Being Shot Dead
A terrifying incident unfolded in the skies over Belize on Thursday when a U.S. man hijacked a small passenger plane and stabbed three people onboard. Authorities at the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (P.G.I.A.) confirmed the chaos, saying the situation could have been far worse if not for the brave actions of a fellow passenger.
According to officials from both Belize and the United States, the man, identified by Belize police as Akinyela Taylor, stabbed two passengers and the pilot while attempting to take control of the aircraft.
The flight, a Cessna Caravan operated by Tropic Air and registered as V3HIG, was en route from Corozal to San Pedro when the incident began.
There were 14 passengers and two crew members aboard the small aircraft. As soon as the hijacking b...