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UAE investigators state a flydubai co-pilot attempted a terrorist act with an emergency axe, but his motive and nationality remain unconfirmed, though reports suggest he was Omani and barred from flying over extremist views.
Flydubai Flight 1073 diverted after a co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain, attempted to crash the plane, and disabled the transponder. Passengers subdued the co-pilot, and off-duty pilots landed the aircraft safely. The investigation is ongoing.
Hamam al-Hammami had previously been removed from a pilot-training role at Oman Air because of concerns over his alleged extremist views.
Captain Smit Machchhar, stabbed by his co-pilot, spoke to Prime Minister Modi, recalling his determination to save passengers despite fighting for his own life. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia.
US President Trump warned Iran of severe retaliation if they were behind a co-pilot's attempted plane crash. Investigations are ongoing to establish motives and links.
The flydubai incident, in which a pilot attacked his co-pilot, occurred on September 30, 2026, on flight FZ1073, which had departed Dubai International Airport for Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.
An Israeli dentist, Dr Shota Musayev, provided emergency medical aid to a critically injured Indian pilot after an onboard altercation, helping to stabilise him before the aircraft diverted to Saudi Arabia.
The latest reports by CBS News say the attacker didn't access any external weapon, but something from within the cockpit.
An Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash a Flydubai flight mid-air before being subdued by crew, leading to an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchar's earlier podcast on aviation safety gains attention as he explains aircraft safety checks, airworthiness certificates and cockpit communication.
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