Initial Probe Finds Flydubai Co-Pilot Assaulted Captain Before Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Interior Ministry says a preliminary investigation found both pilots suffered injuries during the incident aboard the flight.
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A preliminary investigation into an incident aboard a Flydubai flight has found that the aircraft's co-pilot assaulted the captain before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, according to the country's Interior Ministry.
The ministry said the initial probe indicated that both pilots suffered injuries during the confrontation, though the aircraft was able to land safely despite the disruption in the cockpit.
Crew Departs After Medical Treatment
Following the emergency landing, the two pilots were reported to have left for Abu Dhabi after their medical conditions improved, suggesting that the injuries sustained during the incident were not severe enough to require extended treatment in Saudi Arabia.
Authorities have not yet disclosed what triggered the alleged assault between the two crew members, nor have they indicated whether any legal action will be taken against either pilot pending the outcome of a fuller investigation.
Flydubai has not issued a separate public statement addressing the incident or the preliminary findings announced by Saudi authorities. The airline, based in Dubai, operates an extensive network of regional and international routes, and incidents involving its flight crews are closely watched within the region's aviation industry.
Sources
- Initial probe finds Flydubai co-pilot ‘assaulted’ captain before emergency landing in Saudi Arabia — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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