U.A.E. says co-pilot on FlyDubai plane that nearly crashed attacked captain with cockpit's crash axe - CBC
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WorldThe captain, who was badly wounded, has said he used his remaining energy while being stabbed to unlock the cockpit door, allowing people who had noticed alarmingly unusual sounds to come in, tackle the co-pilot and stabilize the plane. The co-pilot tried to take control of the plane in a 'terrorist attack,' U. A. E. prosecutor general saysThe Associated Press · Posted: Oct 03, 2026 8:38 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 3Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Passengers embark on a FlyDubai aircraft at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Wednesday. (Ariel Schalit/The Associated Press)The co-pilot suspected of stabbing the captain of an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight before passengers and others stopped the attack is an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami, three people with knowledge of the situation, including a Gulf and Western diplomat, said on Saturday.
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