An American who forced an airliner to fly to Cuba in 1971 in the only successful hijacking in Canadian history has been sentenced to five years in jail with a recommendation for accelerated parole.
Patrick Critton, 54, eluded capture for three decades - for 20 years he was a teacher inTanzania - but was extradited from New York to Canada late last year.
He pleaded guilty to kidnap and extortion, but should be out of jail in less than a year.
In Toronto yesterday, Judge Casey Hill said the extenuating circumstances behind Critton's crimes and his non-violent behaviour did not warrant a longer term. He had been jailed in Cuba for the hijacking.
