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Flydubai co-pilot attack

A Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe on a Tel Aviv-bound flight, causing the aircraft to plunge more than 17,000ft before passengers and crew overpowered him, according to UAE officials. The United Arab Emirates has described the incident as a suspected terrorist attack and an investigation is under way. The Omani co-pilot was reportedly barred from flying in Oman over security concerns.

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Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE says

A Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe on a Tel Aviv-bound flight, causing the aircraft to plunge more than 17,000ft before passengers and crew overpowered him, according to UAE officials. The United Arab Emirates has described the incident as a suspected terrorist attack and an investigation is under way. The Omani co-pilot was reportedly barred from flying in Oman over security concerns.

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