UAE Investigates Cockpit Attack on Flydubai Flight
The United Arab Emirates is investigating an incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, which diverted to Saudi Arabia following an altercation in the cockpit. The flight, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv with 174 passengers and 27 children, landed safely at Tabuk Airport on Wednesday.
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar sustained serious injuries after being attacked by his co-pilot, identified as an Omani national. Reports indicate that Captain Machchhar fought back against the assailant, successfully preventing the situation from further escalating during the flight.
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