UAE says FlyDubai co-pilot attacked captain with cockpit's crash axe
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported49m ago
A FlyDubai co-pilot, identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, allegedly attacked the flight captain with a cockpit crash axe during an Israel-bound flight. The incident occurred two and a half hours into the journey, causing the aircraft to plunge more than 17,000 feet. Passengers and crew members intervened to overpower the co-pilot and regain control of the situation.
United Arab Emirates officials have confirmed the nature of the attack, while sources including Gulf and Western diplomats have provided details regarding the identity of the accused. The event remains under investigation as authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the mid-flight disruption.
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BBC World (GB)Focuses on the flight's rapid descent and the passengers' intervention.
WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US)Emphasizes the identity of the perpetrator and the flight's destination.
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