Israeli Investigators to Join Probe into Flydubai Pilot's Actions
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
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- Israeli investigators will join the probe into a Flydubai deputy pilot.
- The deputy pilot was transferred from Saudi Arabia to the UAE.
- Authorities are investigating if the pilot planned to crash the plane.
- The possibility of external assistance is being examined.
- Current assessment suggests the pilot acted alone.
An Israeli investigation team is expected to join the inquiry into the deputy pilot of a Flydubai flight suspected of attempting an attack. The deputy pilot, who was reportedly transferred from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates, is undergoing further questioning. Israeli authorities are seeking to determine if the suspect intentionally planned to crash the aircraft, if he acted alone, or if he received external assistance or direction. Currently, the assessment in Israel is that he acted independently, with no indications of Iranian involvement or direction from a terrorist organization, though the investigation is ongoing.
The Saudi Interior Ministry stated that the captain has also returned to Abu Dhabi, with both pilots' medical conditions having improved. They were escorted by UAE security. A security official noted that all investigative avenues remain open, including whether the deputy pilot intended to crash the plane with its 160 Israeli passengers or to land in a third country. The investigation is examining both possibilities regarding the deputy pilot's intended outcome.
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