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Flydubai co-pilot accused of midair attack
Flydubai co-pilot reportedly underwent Islamist indoctrination before midair stabbing attempt.
In brief
Flydubai co-pilot reportedly underwent Islamist indoctrination before midair stabbing attempt. Flydubai co-pilot accused of stabbing captain on Israel-bound flight underwent Islamist radical indoctrination. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Netanyahu says suspect underwent radical indoctrination
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported the Flydubai co-pilot accused of midair stabbing underwent Islamist radical indoctrination.
“Islamist radical indoctrination”
Attack occurred on Dubai to Tel Aviv flight
The cockpit attack happened Wednesday on Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv with 174 passengers and eight crew members.
Passengers and crew intervened
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, opened the cockpit door despite stab wounds to allow passengers to subdue the co-pilot.
Aircraft diverted to Saudi Arabia
The aircraft diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely after passengers and crew intervened.
Co-pilot transferred to UAE for investigation
UAE authorities ordered a specialized prosecution team to investigate the incident after co-pilots left Saudi Arabia for Abu Dhabi.
Flydubai suspends Israel flights
Flydubai temporarily suspended flights to and from Israel while authorities investigate the September 30 incident.
The key point
Flydubai co-pilot accused of stabbing captain on Israel-bound flight underwent Islamist radical indoctrination.
