# FlyDubai co-pilot attacked captain with ‘axe’ in ‘terrorist’ attempt, UAE prosecutor says

https://mins.news/en/item/84426

- TRT World, 2026-10-03 06:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/f18ca81ff300

> The UAE’s top prosecutor said a FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the captain with an “axe” in what he described as a “terrorist” attempt. Investigators are examining the circumstances, motives and any related connections.

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