Flydubai copilot allegedly planned to crash plane into Ben Gurion Airport

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US media report that the copilot of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv allegedly planned to crash the plane into Israel's Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. ABC News, NPR, and CNN cite US and Israeli officials saying the copilot likely acted alone. The UAE, which has launched an investigation, is keeping Israel informed, though inquiries remain in early stages. The incident occurred Wednesday when the copilot allegedly attacked the pilot with an axe. Passengers subdued him after the injured pilot opened the cockpit door; a second crew landed the plane in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.


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