# Flydubai co-pilot allegedly planned to crash Israel-bound jet into Ben Gurion Airport

https://mins.news/en/item/86378

- Fox News, 2026-10-05 12:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/flydubai-copilot-allegedly-planned-crash-israel-bound-jet-ben-gurion-airport

> The Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking the captain aboard Flight FZ1073 allegedly told investigators he planned to secure clearance to approach Ben Gurion Airport and crash the jet into a building or another aircraft. Passengers intervened after the cockpit attack, and the flight diverted safely to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The UAE investigation is ongoing.

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