FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Emergency Axe in Planned 'Terrorist Act'

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The FlyDubai co-pilot planned a ‘terrorist act’ and attacked the captain with an emergency axe on a flight to Israel.

Investigators revealed the co-pilot launched the assault inside the cockpit in an attempt to seize control of the aircraft.

UAE Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi confirmed the details on Saturday, citing initial findings from the investigation.

Official news agency WAM reported the statements about the mid-air hijacking plot.

Authorities are continuing their probes into the incident.