'I became paranoid': Flydubai passenger suspects crew members aided hijacker, calls for probe
A passenger who helped overpower a co-pilot during a thwarted Flydubai hijacking is calling for a formal investigation into flight attendants he suspects aided the attacker. Eleven days after the incident, passenger Asaf Rajuan stated that passengers confronted an attendant who attempted to loosen the restrained co-pilot. Investigations by United Arab Emirates authorities previously revealed that the co-pilot allegedly plotted a suicide attack targeting Ben Gurion Airport on the flight bound for Israel.
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- ✓ Asaf Rajuan called for an investigation into flight attendants he suspects may have assisted the hijacker during a Flydubai flight bound for Israel.
- ✓ Passengers confronted one flight attendant after noticing him starting to loosen the restrained co-pilot.
- ✓ A UAE probe revealed an alleged terrorist plot by the co-pilot to target Ben Gurion Airport in a suicide attack on flight FZ1073.
What changed
Passenger Asaf Rajuan publicly demanded an official investigation into specific flight attendants he suspects assisted the hijacker.
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Flydubai Passenger Demands Probe Into Flight Crew
A passenger who helped overpower a co-pilot during a thwarted Flydubai hijacking is calling for a formal investigation into flight attendants he suspects aided the attacker. Eleven days after the incident, passenger Asaf Rajuan stated that passengers confronted an attendant who attempted to loosen the restrained co-pilot. Investigations by United Arab Emirates authorities previously revealed that the co-pilot allegedly plotted a suicide attack targeting Ben Gurion Airport on the flight bound for Israel.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked broader regional attention, influencing political debates in Israel and raising questions about aviation security protocols during mid-air emergencies. Passengers ultimately intervened to wrestle control away from the co-pilot, averting a potential disaster. The ongoing inquiries focus on uncovering the full extent of the plot and the possible involvement of additional crew members.
What is confirmed
- Asaf Rajuan called for an investigation into flight attendants he suspects may have assisted the hijacker during a Flydubai flight bound for Israel.
- Passengers confronted one flight attendant after noticing him starting to loosen the restrained co-pilot.
- A UAE probe revealed an alleged terrorist plot by the co-pilot to target Ben Gurion Airport in a suicide attack on flight FZ1073.
What to watch next
- Results of the official investigations into the flight crew's conduct.
- Further updates from UAE probe findings regarding the co-pilot's alleged terror plot.
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