Flydubai co-pilot attempts terrorist attack mid-flight
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Hamam al-Hammami (Co-pilot)
Aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 (Dubai to Tel Aviv route)
September 30, 2026
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Flydubai flight FZ1073 co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe. The suspect, identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, attempted to crash the plane. Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker, leading to an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The suspect had a history of extremist views and was previously barred from flying in Oman.
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