FlyDubai Co-Pilot Planned 9/11-Style Attack on Israeli Airport Terminal
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
A FlyDubai co-pilot, inspired by the 9/11 attacks, planned to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport's passenger terminal, according to UAE Attorney-General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi. The 29-year-old suspect allegedly assaulted the captain with an axe on September 30, but was subdued by passengers and crew. The flight landed safely in Saudi Arabia, and the suspect has reportedly confessed to acting alone while investigators search for potential accomplices.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- FlyDubai co-pilot planned a 9/11-style attack on Ben Gurion Airport's passenger terminal.
- The suspect was inspired by the September 11 attacks and sought to maximize casualties.
- He allegedly assaulted the captain with an emergency axe on September 30.
- Passengers and crew intervened and restrained the suspect during the flight.
- The aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia after the incident.
- The suspect reportedly confessed to acting alone, but accomplices are being investigated.
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