Richard Reid (the shoe bomber)

Richard Reid, known as the "shoe bomber," is a British citizen who attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his shoes on American Airlines Flight 63 in December 2001. While the bomb failed to detonate effectively, his actions highlighted vulnerabilities in airline security. Reid was arrested, later convicted of terrorism charges, and sentenced to life in prison. His plot led to increased airport security measures, including the requirement to remove shoes during screening. Reid's attempted attack was part of a broader trend of airline-related terrorism, emphasizing the ongoing threats faced by aviation and security forces.