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Flydubai Co-Pilot Identified in Attempted Terrorist Attack
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News18•03-10-2026, 17:23
Flydubai Co-Pilot Identified in Attempted Terrorist Attack
- •The co-pilot of Flydubai Flight FZ1073, Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, has been identified in an attempted terrorist attack.
- •UAE authorities describe the incident as an attempted “terrorist” attack.
- •Al-Hammami allegedly attacked Captain Smit Machchhar with a crash axe and tried to seize control of the aircraft.
- •Passengers, crew, and reserve pilots intervened, with reserve pilots safely landing the plane in Saudi Arabia.
Key Questions Answered
The co-pilot involved in the Flydubai Flight FZ1073 incident was identified as Hamam al-Hammami, a radicalized Omani national.
UAE authorities described the event as an attempted terrorist attack after the co-pilot attacked the captain inside the cockpit.
The aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia after reserve pilots on board and crew members intervened to take control.
