Terror Attempt Seen as Man Tries to Ignite Device on Jet

Terror Attempt Seen as Man Tries to Ignite Device on Jet


By ANAHAD O’CONNOR and ERIC SCHMITT

Published: December 26, 2009

A Nigerian man tried to ignite an explosive device as a jet landed in Detroit on Friday in what is believed to be “an attempted act of terrorism,” according to a White House official

Passengers’ Quick Action Halted Attack

Passengers’ Quick Action Halted Attack


By SCOTT SHANE and ERIC LIPTON

Published: December 27, 2009

Despite the billions spent on counterterrorism efforts since 2001, something simpler averted disaster on a Christmas Day flight.