Uli Derickson

Ulrike Patzelt (August 8, 1944 – February 18, 2005), better known as Uli Derickson, was a flight attendant during the June 14, 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847 by Hezbollah terrorists. Derickson is credited with helping to protect 152 passengers and crew members.

Death

Derickson was still working as a flight attendant, for Delta Air Lines, when she received a diagnosis of cancer in August 2003. She died February 18, 2005, at the age of 60.

Related Topics:
Flight attendant - Delta Air Lines - Cancer

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