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FlyDubai Co-Pilot Suspected of Disabling Engines During Deadly Flight
An investigation into a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv suggests the co-pilot intentionally shut down both engines and crashed the plane, causing structural damage. Two pilots on board managed to regain control and restart the engines after the co-pilot was subdued.
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What happened
- 01Co-pilot allegedly disabled both engines and crashed FlyDubai flight.
- 02Emergency lighting indicated loss of primary power during descent.
- 03Plane lost significant altitude and speed, exceeding structural limits.
- 04Onboard pilots regained control and restarted engines.
- 05UAE authorities are investigating the incident.
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NEWSru IsraelOther · the lead report
FlyDubai Co-Pilot Suspected of Disabling Engines During Deadly Flight
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