Suspect in FlyDubai incident was previously identified as security risk: Officials
Summary
The co-pilot of a FlyDubai plane tried to crash the flight headed to Israel by attacking the captain. The suspect, an Omani national, was previously suspended from Oman Air for having extremist materials but was later allowed to fly for FlyDubai. The plane landed safely after passengers and crew stopped the attack.Key Facts
- The suspect was a co-pilot for FlyDubai and an Omani national.
- He was suspended by Oman Air in 2024 after being found with extremist materials.
- After suspension, he worked in an office but eventually flew again for FlyDubai.
- The suspect attacked the captain and tried to crash the plane into Israel.
- Passengers and the third pilot stopped the suspect, preventing a crash.
- The plane landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- The suspect is cooperating with investigators and was transferred to the UAE.
- Israeli officials are involved in the investigation, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the suspect had undergone Islamist radicalization.
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