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Flydubai attack: Saudi hands Omani co-pilot to UAE as investigators probe bid to crash plane
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not written by Times of India · not verifiedGenerated October 1, 2026
- An Omani co-pilot who allegedly attacked the captain of a Flydubai flight during a trip to Israel has been transferred from Saudi Arabia to the UAE for further investigation. Authorities are currently exploring various motives, including the possibility of terrorism and mental health issues, following the mid-flight emergency landing.
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Sign in to give feedbackThe Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a Flydubai flight and attempting to take control of the aircraft has been handed over by Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates, as investigators examine whether the incident was a deliberate attempt to bring down the Israel-bound plane. Saudi authorities had been conducting the preliminary probe after the aircraft made an emergency landing in Tabuk.
Investigators examine possible motives
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