Abdulaziz al-Omari

Terrorist and Hijacker of Flight 11

Abdulaziz al-Omari - Terrorist and Hijacker of Flight 11
Born

May 28th, 1979
45 years ago

Died

2001
24 years ago — 22 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Saudi Arabia

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Born in Saudi Arabia, a hijacker involved in the September 11 attacks that targeted American Airlines Flight 11. The aircraft was hijacked on September 11, 2001, and crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The actions resulted in one of the deadliest attacks on U.S. soil and changed global security policies significantly.

Hijacked American Airlines Flight 11

Participated in September 11 attacks

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