Copilot accused of crash plot
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A Flydubai co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight, despite a prior flying ban and warnings about his extremist views, according to media accounts.
Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say
Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say (Gift Article)
The attorney general of the United Arab Emirates said that the co-pilot had been inspired by the Sept. 11 attacks after years of developing extreme Islamist views.
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October 10, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say