# Australia probes Flydubai co-pilot accused of attempted hijacking

https://mins.news/en/video/86263

- BBC Chinese, 2026-10-05 10:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qglvVSwapTU

> Australian officials are examining the background and Australian connections of a Flydubai co-pilot suspected of trying to seize control of a flight bound for Israel. He allegedly struck the pilot with an axe on the Dubai–Tel Aviv service, but passengers and crew restrained him and helped restore control of the aircraft.

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