Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe, UAE official says

🌐 BBC News (United Kingdom) — 2026-10-03

A Flydubai co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain with a crash axe during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, according to a UAE official. More than 170 people were aboard the aircraft, and the incident raised serious aviation safety concerns.

The flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was carrying more than 170 people when the attack took place.

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Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe, UAE official says

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