Co-pilot Attacks Pilot on Flydubai Flight
October 3, 2026
New information reveals that the co-pilot of the Flydubai flight attempted to attack the pilot with an axe during the flight. Authorities in Oman had prohibited him from flying due to suspicions of radicalization. The incident occurred on September 30, and the aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The Israeli Prime Minister stated that the co-pilot intended to crash the plane. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motives and circumstances of the attack.