Prosecutors in the UAE have accused a flydubai co-pilot of wielding a crash axe in an alleged attempt to hijack a flight en route to Israel, targeting the aircraft’s pilot during the incident. Authorities claim the assault occurred mid-flight, raising serious concerns about aviation security and crew safety. The case follows a broader investigation into the incident, which has drawn international attention to protocols for handling such threats aboard commercial aircraft. Details on the co-pilot’s motives and the flight’s ultimate fate remain under scrutiny.
UAE prosecutors say flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami used a crash axe to attack the pilot in an attempted hijack of an Israel-bound flight.
