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UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot planned a ‘terrorist act’
UAE investigators said a flydubai co-pilot was planning a terrorist act. They said he attacked the aircraft’s captain with an emergency axe.
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UAE investigators said a flydubai co-pilot was planning a “terrorist act.” They provided no further details about the alleged plan.
According to the investigators, the co-pilot attacked the aircraft’s captain with an emergency axe while the plane was in flight.
The statement was attributed to UAE investigators. The supplied report did not specify the date, route, aircraft type or consequences of the attack.
What we know
- UAE investigators linked a flydubai co-pilot to planning a terrorist act.
- Investigators said the co-pilot attacked the plane’s captain with an emergency axe.
- The report did not give the date, route or consequences of the incident.
What is being verified
- The newsroom is checking the report that uAE investigators linked a flydubai co-pilot to planning a terrorist act.
- Reporting from Le Monde International is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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