Salem al-Hazmi

Terrorist and hijacker of Flight 77

Salem al-Hazmi - Terrorist and hijacker of Flight 77
Born

February 2nd, 1981
44 years ago

Died

2001
24 years ago — 20 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Saudi Arabia

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Born in Saudi Arabia in 1981, engaged in the September 11 attacks. Hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, which was crashed into the Pentagon. Coordinated with other hijackers as part of a larger group involved in planned attacks on U.S. soil. Operated under the directive of terrorist organizations with goals to incite fear and promote their ideology.

Hijacked American Airlines Flight 77

Part of the September 11 attacks

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