Lawyers say teen accused of trying to hijack plane was mentally impaired
A teenager accused of attempting to hijack a plane at Avalon Airport was reportedly mentally impaired during the incident. His lawyers argue that he was under significant mental strain and did not have a coherent political motive. The case is currently being contested in court regarding whether it should be moved to a superior jurisdiction.
- ▪The teenager allegedly tried to hijack a Jetstar flight while carrying a shotgun.
- ▪He entered the airport through a hole in a security fence, disguised as a maintenance worker.
- ▪His lawyer claims he was mentally impaired and under tremendous mental strain at the time of the incident.
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Lawyers say teen who allegedly tried to hijack plane at Avalon Airport was mentally impairedBY court reporter Kristan SilvaTopic:CourtsWed 20 May 2026 at 5:13pmWed 20 May 2026 at 5:13pmWed 20 May 2026 at 5:13pmPassengers restrain a person onboard a Jetstar flight from Avalon Airport in March last year. (Supplied.)abc.net.au/news/avalon-airport-hijack-court-case-jetstar/106702262Link copiedShareShare articleA teenager who allegedly tried to hijack a plane last year at Avalon Airport felt relieved when passengers restrained him, telling them it was a "weight off his shoulders", his lawyers have said.The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was allegedly carrying a shotgun when he was overpowered on the Jetstar flight in March last year.Prosecutors allege he entered the…
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