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Israeli authorities to interrogate co-pilot in Dubai flight incident
Israeli officials plan to question the co-pilot of a flydubai aircraft following allegations that he attempted to deliberately crash the commercial flight while en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The questioning is part of an ongoing investigation into the incident.
LSN Singapore ·
TEL AVIV — Israeli authorities are preparing to conduct formal questioning of the co-pilot involved in an alleged attempted crash of a flydubai commercial aircraft, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
The incident involved a passenger flight operating between Dubai and Tel Aviv. The co-pilot is suspected of attempting to deliberately crash the aircraft, prompting a formal probe by Israeli officials.
The planned interrogation represents a key phase in the investigation into the alleged incident. Officials have not yet released detailed information about the circumstances surrounding the flight or the specific allegations against the crew member.
Flydubai, the low-cost carrier operated by the government of Dubai, has not issued an official statement regarding the matter. The incident raises significant concerns over aviation safety and security protocols on commercial flights operating in the Middle East region.
The investigation is expected to provide further clarity on the events that occurred during the flight and the sequence of actions taken by crew members and authorities in response to the alleged incident.