Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE
Attorney general says ‘terrorist attack’ was attempted by suspect who is said to have been barred from flying by Oman because of extremist views
TL;DR
- A flydubai co-pilot attempted a terrorist attack on flight FZ1073 using a crash axe.
- The co-pilot also tried to take control of the aircraft during the flight.
- Passengers and crew intervened to subdue the co-pilot and stabilize the plane.
- The co-pilot had reportedly been barred from flying by Oman over concerns of extremist views.
- The flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
- The UAE is leading the investigation, with participation from countries including Israel.