conflict Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Flydubai cockpit attack investigation expands to New Zealand
182people▲ from 180
People aboard the flydubai flight
On 30 September, the co-pilot allegedly attacked the pilot and tried to seize control of a Tel Aviv-bound flight with 182 people aboard. Passengers and a reserve pilot regained control and landed in Saudi Arabia; investigators now include New Zealand authorities.
10 sourcesThe Guardian, NPR, PBS News, abc.net.au, BBC NewsUpdated
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AllegedThe co-pilot reportedly stabbed the pilot of the Tel Aviv-bound flight.
6 of 6 sources“the pilot was stabbed mid-air”