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Flydubai Cockpit Horror: Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Injured, Terror Attack Probe Launched
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News18•01-10-2026, 19:02
Flydubai Cockpit Horror: Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Injured, Terror Attack Probe Launched
- •Flydubai Flight FZ1073, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was diverted after an incident in the cockpit.
- •Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured, allegedly attacked by his co-pilot.
- •Machchhar played a crucial role in preventing escalation, and the aircraft landed safely at Tabuk airport.
- •The UAE has launched an investigation into the incident, examining potential links to terrorist activities.
- •The accused co-pilot has been arrested in Saudi Arabia and is currently being interrogated.
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Flydubai Flight FZ1073 was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a violent dispute in the cockpit between the captain and the co-pilot. The aircraft eventually landed safely at Tabuk airport.
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured in the cockpit incident after being allegedly attacked by his co-pilot, who is believed to be an Omani national.
Authorities have not yet confirmed any link between the cockpit incident and terrorism, a premeditated attack, or any organization. However, a special team has been formed by the UAE Attorney General to investigate the motives behind the attack.
