Omani Co-Pilot Accused Of Stabbing Captain Had Worked For Flydubai For Nine Months
Flydubai said all passengers were safe after the aircraft diverted and landed in Tabuk following a cockpit fight that triggered emergency alerts.
- On Wednesday, Flydubai Flight FZ1073 diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a cockpit altercation where the co-pilot allegedly stabbed Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, attempting to crash the aircraft.
- Israeli officials identified the co-pilot as an Omani national, prompting investigations into how he was cleared for Israel-bound flights despite absent diplomatic ties between Oman and Israel.
- Passengers including Tzvika Manes, CEO of Bank Leumi's underwriting arm Barak Capital Underwriting, broke into the cockpit and neutralized the attacker as the plane dropped from nearly 34,000 feet to about 14,000 feet.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the 'heroes' who prevented a 'huge disaster' after the safe landing in Saudi Arabia, where Saudi authorities detained and are interrogating the suspect.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz labeled the incident a 'jihadist terrorist attack attempt,' prompting Israeli authorities to review aviation security protocols and hiring procedures for crews operating flights to Israel.
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Pilot of flydubai plane who fought off ‘terrorist’ first officer on Israel-bound flight ID’d as Indian national
The pilot who was stabbed by his “terrorist” co-pilot as he tried to take control of a flydubai flight bound for Israel has been identified as Indian national Smit Machchhar.
Bravery at 35,000 feet.. Indian Captain Smit Machchar reportedly suffered critical injuries after his Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked him during the FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv
Bravery at 35,000 feet.Indian Captain Smit Machchar reportedly suffered critical injuries after his Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked him during the FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.Despite being injured, Captain Machchar continued to act to...
Omani Co-pilot Accused Of Stabbing Captain Had Worked For Flydubai For Nine Months
DUBAI (VINnews) — The Omani co-pilot accused of stabbing the captain during a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv had worked for the airline for about nine months, as investigators examine how he was cleared to serve on an Israel-bound flight, according to Israel Hayom. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup […]
Who is Smit Machchhar, the Indian FlyDubai captain stabbed during mid-air cockpit clash?
A FlyDubai flight from the UAE to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after its pilots fought mid-air, with one allegedly stabbing the other. Indian captain Smit Machchhar was injured, while the other pilot was arrested after reportedly attempting to crash the plane.
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