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How was the Flydubai pilot who attacked his co-pilot cleared to fly?

Pilot attacked by co-pilot on FlyDubai flight

By · Published October 4, 2026  03:11 UTC · Updated October 6, 2026  05:36 UTC

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The investigation into the Flydubai pilot who attacked his co-pilot with an axe has not produced any information on how the individual was cleared to fly. The incident was described as an attempted 'terrorist act' by UAE officials, and the suspect had been flagged over extremism concerns prior to the attack. Further details on the clearance process remain unclear.

Epilogue added 10d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Pilot attacked by co-pilot on FlyDubai flight
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The incident occurred after the flight departed from Dubai. The pilot was able to regain control of the plane and safely land it in the United Arab Emirates. 3.

The co-pilot, identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, had been flagged over extremism concerns. The incident has raised questions about flight security, with some suggesting that cockpits should remain locked from the inside.

An investigation into the attack is ongoing.

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Who was the co-pilot on the FlyDubai flight?

Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national

What was the attempted attack described as by the UAE?

a 'terrorist attack'

What happened to the passengers who helped avert the crash?

They were awarded Israel's Award for Heroism

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