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Indian Pilot Reportedly Stops Attack During FlyDubai Flight
A FlyDubai plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv had a frightening problem in the air.
Reports say one pilot attacked another pilot.
The attacked pilot was identified as Smit Machchhar, an Indian national.
Reports also say the attacker may have tried to crash the plane.
Machchhar and other people on the plane worked together to control the situation.
Two off-duty pilots reportedly helped too.
The plane made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Everyone survived, although the plane’s tail was reportedly damaged.
FlyDubai’s Dubai–Tel Aviv flight experienced a reported mid-air cockpit emergency on Wednesday.
The Pilot-in-Command was identified as Indian national Smit Machchhar.
An Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked another pilot and reportedly tried to crash the plane.
Machchhar, passengers, and two off-duty pilots helped contain the alleged attacker.
The aircraft landed in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk; all passengers were safe, but its tail was reportedly damaged.
- Who
- FlyDubai’s Pilot-in-Command Smit Machchhar, an alleged attacker identified as an Omani co-pilot, passengers, and two off-duty pilots.
- What
- A reported cockpit attack and alleged attempt to crash a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight.
- Where
- The incident occurred aboard a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, which made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- When
- Wednesday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- Reports allege that the co-pilot attacked another pilot and attempted to crash the aircraft; the motive is not stated.
Key facts
- Airline
- FlyDubai
- Flight route
- Dubai to Tel Aviv
- Pilot-in-Command
- Smit Machchhar, identified as an Indian national
- Alleged attacker
- An Omani co-pilot, according to the report
- Emergency landing
- Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
- Passenger outcome
- All passengers were reported safe
- Aircraft condition
- The tail was reportedly damaged
Sources
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