FlyDubai Attacker Used ‘Crash Ax,’ a Common Fixture on Many Jets
📍 Where it landed
The co-pilot of the FlyDubai flight who attempted to crash the plane with a "crash ax" had been flagged over extremism concerns. The incident was described as a "terrorist act" by the UAE, and the co-pilot was identified as having radicalized views. Passengers, including Yaniv Hayoun, were hailed as heroes for intervening to prevent the crash.
Epilogue added 16d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Trump thanks man who helped save Flydubai flight: ‘What a job he did, he’s a hero’ The Hill · 19d ago broke it first
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