UAE launches flydubai hijacking and terrorism investigation
Investigators are examining whether the co-pilot’s alleged attack was premeditated, as 174 people aboard the flight were forced to overpower him.
- The UAE has launched an investigation into a serious incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit altercation.
- Reports say the co-pilot attacked and stabbed the captain during the flight, causing the aircraft to make a steep descent and prompting passengers and crew to intervene.
- The Boeing 737 MAX 8, carrying 174 passengers, eventually landed safely at Tabuk airport, while both pilots were taken to hospital with injuries.
- UAE authorities are examining whether the incident had a terrorist motive or involved prior planning, coordination, or direction by others.
- Authorities have cautioned against speculation as investigations involving UAE, Saudi, Israeli, Omani and other officials continue to determine the attacker’s motive and the circumstances of the incident.
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Although investigators are examining every possible explanation, including the possibility that the Omani pilot was mentally unstable, the prevailing working assumption among those involved in the flydubai investigation is that he was a terrorist who intended to crash the plane with its passengers on board. Testimony from fellow pilots and flydubai crew members described him […] The post Not a lone attacker? New theory emerges in flydubai pilot …
U.A.E. announces investigation into FlyDubai incident
The United Arab Emirates prosecutor general has ordered an investigation into the stabbing aboard FlyDubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was diverted and landed in Saudi Arabia after a struggle in the cockpit, the state news agency reported Thursday.
What to know about investigations into Flydubai hijacking
A Flydubai flight carrying 174 people from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after the copilot stabbed the captain and attempted to take control of the aircraft. The wounded captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and other crew members to restrain the […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that "a suspicion of terrorism must be thoroughly investigated" and highlights the "courage and cold blood of the pilot and the passengers" who avoided the tragedy.
UAE attorney general announced the opening of an investigation and called for "avoiding speculation"
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