Flydubai co-pilot attempted terror attack during flight, UAE says

The United Arab Emirates' Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi announced that investigations into Flydubai flight FZ1073 have revealed that the co-pilot attempted to carry out a terrorist act during the flight.

He explained that the co-pilot began executing his plan mid-flight, attacking the captain inside the cockpit with a crash axe and attempting to seize control of the aircraft's controls.

Al Shamsi confirmed that investigations are ongoing to uncover all circumstances, motives, and connections related to the incident, as well as to complete technical examinations and review physical and digital evidence. Final results will be announced once all necessary procedures are completed.