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Flydubai Attack: Who Attacked Indian Pilot? Frightening Revelations Emerge in Report
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CNBC Awaaz•03-10-2026, 08:59
Flydubai Attack: Who Attacked Indian Pilot? Frightening Revelations Emerge in Report
- •The co-pilot who attacked Indian Captain Smit Machhar on the Flydubai flight has been identified as Hamam Al-Hammami.
- •Al-Hammami was previously suspended from flying by Oman Air due to security risks, after alleged extremist material was found in his possession.
- •According to investigators, Hammami allegedly planned to crash the Flydubai aircraft in Israel.
- •During the attack, Captain Smit Machhar confronted the co-pilot and played a crucial role in keeping the aircraft safe.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machhar's bravery, calling him a 'hero'.
Key Questions Answered
The co-pilot who attacked Indian Captain Smit Machhar has been identified as Hamam Al-Hammami, an Omani national born in the UAE.
Hammami allegedly told investigators that he planned to crash the Flydubai aircraft in Israel, and officials reported he was pushed towards Islamist radicalism.
Despite being severely injured by a knife attack, Captain Smit Machhar confronted the co-pilot and opened the cockpit door in time for others to regain control.
