UAE investigation examines alleged cockpit attack on Flydubai flight
The prosecutor general described the incident as an attempted terrorist act, while the investigation into the co-pilot’s actions and motive continues.
The United Arab Emirates prosecutor general says a Flydubai co-pilot used a crash axe against the captain and tried to take control of the aircraft during flight FZ1073 on Wednesday.
Hamad Saif al-Shamsi described the incident as an attempted “terrorist act” on Saturday, according to state news agency WAM. The description is the prosecutor general’s characterisation; the investigation is not complete.
Authorities are examining the circumstances and possible motive, as well as any related connections. Technical examinations and reviews of physical and digital evidence are under way.
Al-Shamsi said final results would be announced after the necessary procedures and examinations are completed.
