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On which flight was Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's attempted attack carried out?
United Airlines 93
Northwest Airlines Flight 253
American Airlines 11
Delta Air Lines 1989
Answer
Northwest Airlines Flight 253, bound for Detroit, was the target of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day 2009. The Nigerian national attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his clothing but was subdued by passengers and crew. The incident heightened global aviation security measures, leading to increased screening protocols and heightened awareness of potential threats.
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