Hijacked: Flight 285 (04/02/1996)

Production : Hill/Fields Entertainment, Ron Gilbert Associates, ABC

Synopsis

A convicted murderer is escorted by marshals on a regular flight from Phoenix to Dallas. Shortly after takeoff, two of his aides, traveling as ordinary passengers, take control and free him. He demands $20 million in bonds upon landing. And a sick passenger, bad weather or mechanical problems won't stop him.