UAE Attorney General's Office: Attempted 'Terrorist Act' in Flydubai Expedition
It was announced that the co-pilot of the Flydubai plane flying from Dubai to Israel attacked the captain and tried to take control of the plane.
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UAE Attorney General al-Shamisi announced that the co-pilot of the Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel attempted a terrorist act, attacked the captain and tried to take control of the plane.
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Why It Matters
Flydubai flight FZ1073 made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, due to an incident in the cockpit while en route from Dubai to Israel on September 30.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Attorney General Hamid Seif al-Shamisi announced that the co-pilot of the Flydubai airline company's flight from Dubai to Israel attempted a "terrorist act".
In the statement carried by the UAE's official news agency WAM, Shamisi stated that the investigation revealed that the co-pilot implemented his action during the flight.
The Chief Public Prosecutor reported that the suspect attacked the captain pilot with the emergency ax in the cockpit and tried to take control of the plane.
Noting that the judicial process continues in order to clarify all dimensions, justifications and possible connections, Shamisi announced that the final report will be shared with the public when the procedures are completed.
THE ATTACK PLANE IN THE COCKPIT CHANGED ITS ROUTE
Flydubai flight FZ1073, which took off from Dubai to Israel on September 30, changed its route after the incident in the cockpit and made an emergency landing at the airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Following the development, the company suspended its flights to Tel Aviv until further notice.
During the flight in question, while navigating Jordanian airspace, it was reported in the Israeli press that the plane first transmitted the transponder code "7700", meaning general emergency, and shortly afterwards, "7500", which indicates kidnapping cases.
Israel-based Channel 12 television claimed that the incident started with a fight between two pilots, and that the co-pilot, who was claimed to be an Omani citizen, aimed to crash the plane by stabbing the other pilot.
The relevant news also included the claim that cabin crew and some passengers entered the cockpit and intervened against the attacker.
CONTRADICTORY STATEMENTS FROM THE PARTIES
Following the developments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that there were "findings indicating an attempt to shoot down the plane" by one of the pilots.
In a statement made immediately after the incident, Flydubai management stated that the cause of the cockpit fight on the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight had not yet been determined.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Saudi Arabia announced that, within the scope of the initial investigations, including the UAE security delegation, the co-pilot attacked the captain and as a result of the incident, both flight personnel were injured.
The Ministry stated that the two pilots, whose treatments were completed, left the country to go to Abu Dhabi, accompanied by the UAE security units.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
When the judicial process is completed, the final investigation report will be shared with the public.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the aggressive helper's clear motivation?
- When will the final report of the judicial investigation be announced?
