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  1. 2026

    Saudi Arabia launches air safety investigation into FlyDubai flight FZ1073 cockpit attack

    Investigation

    Saudi Arabia has launched an air accident safety investigation under international rules into FlyDubai flight FZ1073, which was in Saudi airspace when the co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe. A UAE-led criminal investigation is proceeding separately, and an NTSB representative has joined the safety probe. It remains unclear whether Saudi investigators will publish their findings.

    Stated objective. To carry out a safety investigation under international rules into flight FZ1073

    Company response

    • Ongoing disclosure — Flydubai

      Flydubai said the circumstances surrounding the incident were still under investigation and that it was not in a position to comment further, a spokesperson said.

    • Clarification — flydubai

      the flight experienced an "incident" and diverted to Tabuk, where it landed safely

    Source excerpt

    • Saudi Arabia had notified specialist aviation agencies abroad that it would carry out a safety investigation under international rules into flight FZ1073, which was in Saudi airspace when the co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe
    • Saudi Arabia has launched an air accident probe following last week's cockpit stabbing on a FlyDubai jet
    • The NTSB participates in the investigation of aviation accidents and serious incidents outside the United States in accordance with the Chicago Convention of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
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