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Crime
Co-Pilot Canceled Planned Crash into Ben Gurion Airport, Says Authorities
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 07:47 AM
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A co‑pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel had plotted to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport in July, but cancelled the plan at the last minute, authorities said.
A co‑pilot on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel was found to have devised a plan to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport in July, but the plan was abandoned at the last moment.
Investigators revealed that the co‑pilot had been preparing the scheme during the month of July, but authorities intervened before any action could be taken.
The incident was reported to Israeli security agencies, which confirmed that the plan was cancelled and no harm was caused.
The case highlights the heightened vigilance of aviation security and the importance of monitoring crew conduct on international flights.
Investigators revealed that the co‑pilot had been preparing the scheme during the month of July, but authorities intervened before any action could be taken.
The incident was reported to Israeli security agencies, which confirmed that the plan was cancelled and no harm was caused.
The case highlights the heightened vigilance of aviation security and the importance of monitoring crew conduct on international flights.