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Vancouver Airport Hijacking: Cessna Landed Safely, Suspect Arrested

7/16/2025

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A Cessna 172 was reportedly hijacked from Vancouver Island, breaching restricted airspace near Vancouver International Airport on July 15. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police swiftly intervened, leading to a safe landing at 1:45 p.m. The lone occupant was arrested without incident, causing temporary flight disruptions for nine incoming aircraft. Operations have now returned to normal.

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A Cessna 172 was reportedly hijacked from Vancouver Island, breaching restricted airspace near Vancouver International Airport on July 15. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police swiftly intervened, leading to a safe landing at 1:45 p.m. The lone occupant was arrested without incident, causing temporary flight disruptions for nine incoming aircraft. Operations have now returned to normal.