UAE attorney general forms probe team after Flydubai plane diverted to Tabuk

The UAE attorney general has launched an investigation into the incident involving Flydubai flight FZ1073, which led to an emergency landing in Tabuk on Wednesday. According to the UAE Attorney General, Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, a team of specialized prosecutors has been formed to probe the matter. The decision came after the airline disclosed an altercation occurred inside the cockpit during the flight, leading crew members to intervene and secure the aircraft.

Al Shamsi stated that the investigation, conducted in coordination with the General Civil Aviation Authority and other relevant bodies, will determine the facts, circumstances, and motives behind the incident. He emphasized that the inquiry will explore whether the event was linked to any terrorist activity or premeditated intent.

The attorney general called on the public to refrain from spreading unverified information until the official investigation results are released, urging them to rely solely on statements from competent authorities. UAE judicial authorities are managing the investigation, adhering to current legislation as the aircraft is registered in the UAE and flies under its flag. This means UAE law applies to any crimes committed onboard, regardless of the location.