UAE Accuses Flydubai Co-Pilot of Plotting to Crash Plane into Ben Gurion Airport

UAE attorney general reveals co-pilot's alleged plan to crash flight into Ben Gurion. Details on Flydubai Flight 1073 incident.

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October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The UAE attorney general has confirmed that a co-pilot aboard a Flydubai flight was allegedly planning to crash the aircraft into Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, according to official statements released Friday.

The incident occurred on September 30, 2026, during Flydubai Flight 1073, which was en route from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. Israeli and UAE authorities have described the event as an attempted terrorist attack, with passenger accounts detailing alarming developments onboard.

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The Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating a regularly scheduled international passenger service, departed Dubai at 6:05 a.m. local time. Approximately two hours into the flight, the co-pilot reportedly confronted the captain and attempted to take control of the aircraft, sparking urgent actions by crew and passengers to prevent a catastrophe.

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