# Early indications suggest Flydubai co-pilot acted alone in attack, officials say

https://mins.news/en/item/85614

- NBC News, 2026-10-04 19:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/flydubai-copilot-acted-alone-rcna601436

> Multiple U.S. officials briefed on the investigation and a former Israeli security official told NBC News that early indications suggest the Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain and trying to take control of a plane bound for Israel acted alone. They said he did not appear to be part of a larger organization or acting for a foreign government.

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