UAE says flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe in 'terrorist attack'
The United Arab Emirates prosecutor general stated that Hammam al-Hammami, an Omani national and co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ 1073, attempted a 'terrorist attack' by using an axe to attack the captain in mid-air and attempted to crash the aircraft carrying 170 passengers and crew. Passengers and crew successfully subdued the co-pilot. Israeli officials revealed that Oman had previously barred the co-pilot from flying due to extremist views, after which he worked in an administrative role at Oman Air before joining flydubai. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Key Points
- A flydubai co-pilot attempted to crash an aircraft carrying 170 passengers and crew using an axe during flight FZ 1073.
- The suspect was identified as Hammam al-Hammami, an Omani national with previously noted extremist views.
- Alert passengers and crew successfully subdued the attacker, averting a major disaster before the flight landed safely.
- Oman had earlier barred the co-pilot from flying over extremist concerns, moving him to an administrative role at Oman Air.
Exam Facts
- Flight involved: flydubai FZ 1073
- Suspect name: Hammam al-Hammami (Omani national)
- Total passengers and crew on board: 170
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