Flydubai co-pilot allegedly attacked captain with crash axe in 'terrorist' incident, UAE says
UAE authorities have described the mid-flight incident as a terrorist attack, with the investigation still ongoing.
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Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have said that a Flydubai co-pilot used a crash axe to attack the captain of a flight, in an incident officials have characterized as a terrorist attack.
The report describing the incident is still developing, and details beyond the initial characterization by UAE officials have not yet been made public.
Investigation under way
Given the serious nature of the allegations, the incident is expected to be the subject of a formal investigation by UAE authorities, who have signaled that further information will likely be released as the inquiry progresses.
Flydubai, like other carriers operating out of the UAE, operates under strict aviation security protocols, and an incident of this kind, if confirmed as described, would represent a significant breach of standard in-flight security procedure.
Sources
- Flydubai co-pilot stabbed captain with crash axe in ‘terrorist’ attack: UAE — Al Jazeera — All
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