UAE Authorities Declare Flydubai Flight Incident as Act of Terrorism
Sajid Ali | Published October 03, 2026 | 11:57 AM
An investigation is proceeding at an accelerated pace to determine the motives behind the incident and uncover any possible conspiracy or network, stated Attorney General Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi.
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Oct, 2026) – The United Arab Emirates Attorney General has revealed, following a preliminary investigation into an incident in the cockpit of Flydubai flight FZ1073, that the aircraft’s co-pilot attempted to carry out a terrorist act during the flight.
According to Gulf media, UAE Attorney General Counselor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said in a statement that the investigation had established that the co-pilot attacked the pilot with a sharp object inside the cockpit during the flight and attempted to forcibly take control of the aircraft.
The Attorney General stated that the investigation was progressing rapidly to determine the motives behind the incident and identify any possible conspiracy or network. Authorities are conducting technical inspections and closely analyzing digital and physical evidence, with the final findings to be officially announced after all legal requirements have been fulfilled.
These revelations emerged two days after UAE authorities first announced their investigation into whether the incident was linked to terrorist activity, a pre-planned operation, or external instructions.
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