"The aircraft was hijacked by Akinyela Sawa Taylor, who injured two passengers at knifepoint but was shot by another passenger, ending the standoff."
"Belize's Commissioner of Police indicated the situation could have escalated into a tragedy, citing concerns about the aircraft running low on fuel."
In Belize, a man named Akinyela Sawa Taylor hijacked a passenger plane, injuring two individuals with a knife. After demanding to leave the country, he was shot by another passenger, which led to the successful landing of the aircraft. Fortunately, all passengers survived despite the chaos, with Taylor later succumbing to his injuries. Authorities revealed that the hijacker had a history of being denied entry to Belize, prompting a review of security procedures for domestic flights. The incident raised significant concerns about aviation safety and emergency response protocols.
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