Emergencies

Secuestro de avión

The unlawful seizure of an aircraft by an individual or group, often involving threats or force, during any phase of flight.

Quick answer: The unlawful seizure of an aircraft by an individual or group, often involving threats or force, during any phase of flight.

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Quick answer

The unlawful seizure of an aircraft by an individual or group, often involving threats or force, during any phase of flight.

Why it matters

Secuestro de avión matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Secuestro de avión?

In this glossary, Secuestro de avión refers to: The unlawful seizure of an aircraft by an individual or group, often involving threats or force, during any phase of flight.

How is Secuestro de avión used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "El piloto declaró una emergencia debido a un secuestro en curso y solicitó desviarse inmediatamente al aeropuerto más cercano."

Why does Secuestro de avión matter in aviation?

Secuestro de avión matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Secuestro de avión?

Secuestro de avión is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Secuestro de avión belong to?

In this glossary, Secuestro de avión is grouped under Emergencies. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The unlawful seizure of an aircraft by an individual or group, often involving threats or force, during any phase of flight.

Operational example

The pilot declared an emergency due to a hijacking in progress and requested immediate diversion to the nearest airport.

Localized term

Secuestro de avión

Localized example

El piloto declaró una emergencia debido a un secuestro en curso y solicitó desviarse inmediatamente al aeropuerto más cercano.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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