Fed Ex 705 Hijacking ATC Audio(HQ)

FedEx Flight 705, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 ferrying electronics to San Jose, experienced an attempted hijacking for the purpose of a suicide attack on April 7, 1994. On that day Auburn Calloway, a FedEx employee facing possible dismissal for lying about his previous flying experience, boarded the scheduled flight with several concealed hammers and a speargun. Once airborne he intended to kill the crew using blunt force so that the injuries inflicted would appear as though created in the crash. He then planned to intentionally crash the aircraft into Federal Express’ Memphis headquarters. He believed that concealing his death as an accident while still an employee would make his family eligible for a $2.5 million life insurance policy paid by Federal Express. The hijacking was unsuccessful, as the crew was able to fight back, despite severe wounds, subdue the attacker, and safely land the aircraft.