# FlyDubai incident suspect was previously identified as security risk, officials say

https://mins.news/en/video/86253

- ABC News, 2026-10-05 10:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK9wX7L2-y0

> Officials say the FlyDubai co-pilot suspected of attacking the captain and trying to crash a flight bound for Israel is an Omani national previously suspended from flying by Oman Air after being deemed a security risk. Sources identified the suspect as 29-year-old Hamam Al Hammami.

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