Flydubai co-pilot stabbed captain with crash axe in ‘terrorist’ attack: UAE
Also reported by BBC World, Guardian World
Summary
A co-pilot on a Flydubai flight in the UAE attacked the pilot with a crash axe and tried to take control of the plane. Authorities are investigating the incident to understand what happened and why.Key Facts
- The incident happened on a Flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday.
- The co-pilot used a crash axe to stab the captain inside the cockpit.
- The prosecutor general of the UAE called this an attempted terrorist act.
- The attacker tried to take control of the plane’s flight controls.
- Investigators are examining physical and digital evidence related to the case.
- The investigation aims to find out the motive and any connections involved.
- Final results will be shared once the investigation is complete.
- A crash axe is a safety tool used by pilots to cut through the plane in emergencies.
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