UAE launches flydubai hijacking and terrorism investigation
The probe will examine whether the cockpit attack was linked to terrorism or prior planning after passengers and crew stopped a plunge of nearly 14,000 feet.
- The UAE has launched an investigation into a serious incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit altercation.
- Reports say the co-pilot attacked and stabbed the captain during the flight, causing the aircraft to make a steep descent and prompting passengers and crew to intervene.
- The Boeing 737 MAX 8, carrying 174 passengers, eventually landed safely at Tabuk airport, while both pilots were taken to hospital with injuries.
- UAE authorities are examining whether the incident had a terrorist motive or involved prior planning, coordination, or direction by others.
- Authorities have cautioned against speculation as investigations involving UAE, Saudi, Israeli, Omani and other officials continue to determine the attacker’s motive and the circumstances of the incident.
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U.A.E. announces investigation into FlyDubai incident
The United Arab Emirates prosecutor general has ordered an investigation into the stabbing aboard FlyDubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was diverted and landed in Saudi Arabia after a struggle in the cockpit, the state news agency reported Thursday.
What to know about investigations into Flydubai hijacking
A Flydubai flight carrying 174 people from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after the copilot stabbed the captain and attempted to take control of the aircraft. The wounded captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and other crew members to restrain the […]
UAE attorney general announced the opening of an investigation and called for "avoiding speculation"
UAE and Israel launch probes after Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv forced down
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on Thursday regarding an incident involving a Flydubai flight carrying Israeli passengers. Via its official account on the X platform, the Ministry stated: “The United Arab Emirates confirmed that it is following up on the incident involving Flydubai flight F21073, traveling from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv, …
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The alleged attack on a plane full of Israelis from the Flydubai company has caused a shock in Israel. The Israeli authorities have decided to increase the security controls of pilots flying to Israeli territory, while there has been an increase in reserves in national companies to the detriment of international ones. The Emirates company has already cancelled its Dubai-Tel Aviv route which had been a lifeline for Israeli society in the last thr…
According to the story of the Israeli passengers and authorities, the first officer stabbed the captain to crash the aircraft, causing a sudden loss of altitude before passengers rushed into the cockpit to control the attacker.
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