Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned 9/11-Style Attack on Ben Gurion Airport, UAE Says
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
The UAE attorney general stated that a Flydubai co-pilot planned a 9/11-style suicide attack on Ben Gurion Airport, using two previous flights to scout the location. The plot was foiled on September 30 when the co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe, but other crew and passengers intervened. The suspect confessed but claims he acted alone, though the investigation into potential accomplices is ongoing.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A Flydubai co-pilot planned a 9/11-style suicide attack on Ben Gurion Airport, UAE authorities revealed.
- The suspect used two prior flights to Tel Aviv to study the route and airport before the September 30 incident.
- The co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe, but was subdued by other crew and passengers.
- The aircraft was diverted to Saudi Arabia and landed safely.
- The suspect confessed to the plot but claims he acted alone.
- The UAE investigation is ongoing to determine if others were involved.
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