The Omani Flydubai co-pilot Al-Hammami allegedly plotted to kill the captain and crash the aircraft into an Israeli target, with Ben Gurion Airport reportedly identified as the primary target. The co-pilot is accused of launching a sudden attack on Indian Captain Machchhar over Jordan while the aircraft was approaching Israel. According to the reported details, Al-Hammami allegedly intended to overpower the captain, take control of the aircraft and carry out a 9/11-style crash. Investigators reportedly believe he had also considered a Tel Aviv skyscraper or a US military base in Jordan as possible alternative targets. The alleged plot is said to have been prepared in advance, with a June trip to Israel reportedly used to gather intelligence and study the intended target. Reports indicate that the co-pilot had flown to Ben Gurion Airport multiple times while allegedly preparing for the attack. WATCH

A deadly chain of events unfolded in Los Angeles after an NBC LA news helicopter crashed near the scene of a fatal Metro bus and SUV collision in the San Fernando Valley. The NBC-TV helicopter reportedly went down near Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue while aerial crews were covering the earlier road crash. The aircraft crashed between buildings, landing on shipping containers and parked vehicles before a massive fire broke out at the scene. Three people were reportedly killed in the helicopter crash, while another person was injured and taken to hospital. The status of the helicopter crew was initially unclear as Los Angeles firefighters rushed to the area and worked to contain the blaze. The helicopter crash occurred as emergency responders were already dealing with the deadly Metro bus collision. Firefighters were reportedly rescuing people trapped inside the bus when the news aircraft came down nearby. WATCH