Ziad Jarrah
Terrorist involved in September 11 attacks
A Lebanese national participated in the September 11 attacks in 2001. He received flight training in the United States and served as the pilot of United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked by terrorists during the attacks. Flight 93 was intended to target a significant location in Washington, D.C., but passengers attempted to regain control, resulting in the plane crashing in Pennsylvania instead of its intended target.
Piloted United Airlines Flight 93 during the September 11 attacks
Received flight training in the United States
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May 11th, 1993 32 years ago
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May 11th, 1995 30 years ago
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