UAE prosecution says Flydubai co-pilot tried to seize aircraft, attempted "terrorist act"

• The UAE Public Prosecution said the co-pilot attacked the captain using an emergency axe.
• Prosecutors said the co-pilot then tried to take control of the aircraft.
• An investigation concluded that the incident constituted an attempted terrorist act.

The UAE Public Prosecution said Saturday that the co-pilot of a Flydubai flight attacked the captain with an emergency axe before attempting to take control of the aircraft.

According to the prosecution, an investigation into the incident found that the co-pilot had attempted to carry out a terrorist act.

The prosecution did not provide further details about the incident, including the motive or the circumstances surrounding the attack.

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