Valkyrie Airways Flight 147

Valkyrie Airways Flight 147 was a scheduled flight from Brookhaven to Independence Airport. On April 26, 2023, the aircraft experienced another failed hijacking attempt by Team Nyami and Arle Nadja terrorists, the airline’s third. The crew were able to immediately regain control of the aircraft, and eventually deviate to Bloxburg. 
== Background ==
There were 141 passengers, including 12 hijackers, and 9 crew on board.
=== Aircraft ===
The aircraft was a 7 year-old Robus A320-216, registered as RP-C9505. It was acquired by Valkyrie Airways on January 2, 2023. The aircraft was expected to be transferred to Valkyrie Ex on April 31, 2023. 
=== Crew ===
The pilot flying was the Captain, while the pilot monitoring was the First Officer. They were armed with firearms as part of the airline’s response to its hijackings months prior. There are 7 flight attendants aboard.
== Incident ==
The aircraft took off from Bloxburg Airport on 6:25 PM. It eventually reached its cruising altitude uneventfully.
During cruising the hijackers make their move and try to break in the cockpit. However, they were initially not successful. This gave the pilots time to arm themselves with their firearms. The hijackers eventually break in the cockpit, but were immediately pushed back as they were startled by the pilots’ gunfire, causing panic among the passengers.
The autopilot was not engaged immediately before the hijacking, putting the aircraft at risk of being controlled by hijackers. Despite this, the pilots were able to push the hijackers away from the cockpit.
One of the hijackers went to one of the emergency doors to try to break them, but was eventually shot dead by the Captain. Another hijacker was carrying his own firearm and fires at the Captain, but none of the shots hit him, and instead one of the bullets damaged one of the Captain’s Primary Flight Displays. The First Officer intervenes and takes the firearm away from him and shoots him, immobilizing him for the remainder of the flight.
A hijacker tried to use his fire axe to kill the First Officer but was eventually killed by the latter using the same fire axe. Another hijacker tried to use his grenade on the pilots but the Captain threw the grenade back at them before eventually exploding, killing the hijacker and damaging the aft airframe.
The remaining 6 hijackers attempted to make a move towards the exposed cockpit but both pilots fired back, killing 4 more hijackers, and critically wounding 1. The pilots eventually resorted to sometimes using melee weapons as the intensity of the situation would decrease.
The only remaining hijacker aboard reached for the gun that was taken away by the First Officer earlier, and shoots the unaware First Officer in the hip, temporarily immobilizing him for the remainder of the flight. The Captain, who has eventually lost sanity, eventually finishes the hijacker off with a gunshot, then bludgeons the hijacker with multiple objects, killing him instantly and putting an end to the 30+ minute fight.
The captain, the only remaining pilot, immediately asks one of the passengers for a towel, which he used to stop the First Officer from bleeding. He eventually helps him back to the cockpit.
Due to the damage to one of his displays, the Captain opted to take the Co-pilot seat as it was in good condition. He eventually establishes communication with Bloxburg ATC, and requests for immediate landing at their airport as well as immediate medical attention to the First Officer.
The aircraft eventually touched down on the runway, and eventually exits it through a taxiway, where it makes a full stop. The captain also requests for airstairs to be dispatched. He reassures passengers through the PA before helping the crew open the doors. As the airstair vehicles arrive at the scene he assists passengers in evacuating.
137 people have been safely evacuated. Medical personnel tended to the First Officer’s injuries, and bring him down the plane along with 2 other hijackers, who were in beds as they were critically injured in-flight.
== Aftermath ==
The incident left all 12 hijackers dead. Two of them received life-threatening injuries from gunshot wounds. They all eventually die of their injuries after being transported to the hospital. The First Officer received a gunshot wound to his hip, and was hospitalized and in stable condition, while the Captain was slightly injured. Several passengers, while not receiving injuries, were traumatized by the gunfight.
The aircraft involved was substantially damaged and was written off following the accident.
The 137 passengers and crew were transported to the terminal by bus, and were moved to one room. The captain spoke to the passengers, explaining the entire situation, including his First Officer’s help, and how he managed to bring the plane down safely, while being the only pilot in command. He reassured the passengers that all of the airline’s pilots are being trained hard to prevent air piracy on board their aircraft. Most of the passengers were thankful for his service, and some of them embraced him one by one.
A week after the incident, both pilots received praise and were honored for their courage during the hijacking although the First Officer was absent at the time. The Captain returned to flying the following day, while the First Officer did not as he was recovering from his injuries at the time.
Local news outlets praised Valkyrie Airways for preventing yet a potential disaster for the 3rd time.
The aircraft, RP-C9505, was towed to a private land in Bloxburg, where it was scavenged for parts. It is currently still in Bloxburg, although slowly “becoming a shell”.
== Recorder Highlights ==
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