Terrorist Attack Attempt on FlyDubai Flight FZ1073
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Hamam al-Hammami (Co-pilot)
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
September 30, 2026
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Co-pilot attacked captain with a crash axe during flight FZ1073. UAE authorities classified the incident as a terrorist act. Flight landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. 172 passengers and crew were on board.
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