Flydubai pilot attacked captain with cockpit’s crash axe in attempted terrorist attack, UAE official says
An Omani co‑pilot on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv attacked the captain with a crash axe in an attempted terrorist takeover, prompting emergency response and investigation by UAE authorities.
- Published
- 3 Oct 2026 · 11:30 UTC
- Severity
- 3 / 5
Source: nbcnews.com
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