Attacked the pilot with an axe: co-pilot of FlyDubai identified as causing terror mid-flight
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The co-pilot of a FlyDubai flight heading to Israel has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani citizen previously banned from flying with Oman Air due to concerns over extremist views. During the flight, he attacked the captain with an emergency axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, which was carrying 182 passengers. The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a steep descent. Investigations are ongoing to determine al-Hammami's motives and possible connections to extremist groups. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested he underwent 'Islamist radicalization', but no evidence was provided.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
