Flydubai FZ1073 Hijack Attempt Leads to 16,000-Foot Plunge
A flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain and attempted to crash flight FZ1073, which plummeted 16,000 feet before passengers subdued the attacker.
Oct 5, 20264 min
Safety
Flydubai FZ1073 Hijacking Thwarted After Cockpit Attack
Flydubai flight FZ1073 diverted to Tabuk after an attempted cockpit hijacking by a co-pilot was thwarted by passengers and the captain.
Oct 4, 20263 min
Safety
Flydubai FZ1073: Co-pilot Used Axe in Hijacking Attempt
A co-pilot on Flydubai Flight FZ1073 attacked the captain with a crash axe, triggering an attempted hijacking investigation by the UAE authorities.
Oct 4, 20264 min
Safety