FlyDubai Co-Pilot Allegedly Attacked Captain, Attempted Takeover
A FlyDubai co-pilot, previously barred by Oman Air due to extremism concerns, attacked the captain with an axe and attempted to seize control of an Israel-bound flight. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Philadelphia, PA, October 3, 2026 —
An incident involving a FlyDubai flight saw a co-pilot allegedy attack the captain with an axe in an attempt to seize control of the aircraft. The flight was reportedly bound for Israel.
The co-pilot in question had a history of being barred by Oman Air due to concerns related to extremism, according to available information. Details regarding the specific date of the incident, the flight number, or the identities of the individuals involved were not provided in the summary.
Following the alleged attack and attempted takeover, the aircraft was compelled to make an emergency landing. The chosen diversion point for this emergency landing was in Saudi Arabia. Further details concerning the investigation into the incident, the condition of the captain, or the subsequent actions taken against the co-pilot were not specified in the provided summary. The operational status of the aircraft and the timeline for passengers to reach their intended destination were also not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by SAMY MAGDY, SAM MEDNICK and CARA ANNA on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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