The Zioneer reports that a co-pilot under interrogation stated he had planned to crash an aircraft inside Ben Gurion Airport. The confession was made during an investigation. Further details are not yet available.
The Omani co-pilot of a Flydubai flight confessed during interrogation that he planned to crash the aircraft into the Ben Gurion Airport terminal, according to reports published by N12 and cited by The Zioneer.
The terrorist told investigators that he deliberately attacked the captain while the plane was over Jordan to avoid early interception, intending to crash into the terminal in the final seconds of landing. The plot was thwarted when the wounded Indian pilot managed to open the cockpit door, leading to the plane being intercepted by Jordanian forces near the Israeli border. The co-pilot stated in questioning that he had planned the operation before joining the company and chose Flydubai specifically because it flew to Tel Aviv, having tried to join other airlines.
As The Zioneer reported earlier, the incident involved a Flydubai flight that was diverted on September 30. The current confession provides new insight into the planned attack, though the exact timeline and full scope of the conspiracy remain under investigation. The Indian captain’s status and the broader security review of airport access procedures have not been disclosed.
4 developments
- ConfirmedFlydubai co-pilot reportedly targeted Tel Aviv-bound flights months before attack, sought airlines flying to Israel
- StrongFlydubai passengers tell New York Post: crew asked us to release terrorist co-pilot
- StrongThe Zioneer publishes photo of Hammami, accused of attempting to crash a plane into Israel
- DevelopingBen-Gvir: Israel Should Seek Extradition of Flydubai Co-Pilot
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