UAE Attorney-General orders investigation into flydubai flight incident

UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has commissioned an investigation team to look into the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073, which departed from Dubai International Airport for Tel Aviv but was diverted to Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia following an altercation in the flight deck. The decision came after flydubai disclosed that crew members intervened to secure the aircraft amid the dispute.

The probe, carried out in collaboration with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and other UAE authorities, aims to gather evidence, ascertain the facts, and establish the motives behind the incident. The Attorney-General has emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and requested the public to avoid speculation or spreading unverified information until the authorities complete their work.

He also urged against drawing conclusions before the investigation concludes and relying solely on information from official sources. The UAE's judicial authorities have the authority to investigate the incident under the relevant legislation, as the aircraft is registered in the UAE and flies the country's flag, making UAE law applicable to any crimes committed on board, even if they transpired outside the UAE's borders.