Terror-Related Images Found on Social Media Tied to FlyDubai Attack Suspect: Report
Passengers and crew restrained the co-pilot after the captain was wounded, and the plane plunged sharply before landing safely, officials said.
- On Sept 30, a FlyDubai flight carrying 182 people from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after co-pilot Hamam Hammami allegedly stabbed Capt Smit Machchhar and attempted to crash the aircraft.
- Before joining FlyDubai, Hamam worked at Oman Air but was removed from his position following concerns regarding extremist views. Authorities are currently investigating his hiring process and potential radicalization.
- Passengers and crew intervened to restrain the suspect, allowing the wounded Capt and others, including an Israeli plumber, to regain control. The United Arab Emirates has described the episode as a terrorist attack.
- Shortly after the attack, LinkedIn posts linked to Hammami appeared online featuring images of Qaida figures. Investigators are probing whether the suspect acted alone, though authorities have not verified these accounts.
- Standard checks for pilots often focus on criminal history rather than extremism, raising questions regarding security screenings. Investigators continue to analyze potential motives behind the mid-air assault.
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