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Flydubai Crisis: Terror Link Probed After Mid-Air Attack on Captain Smit Machchhar
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News18•01-10-2026, 17:20
Flydubai Crisis: Terror Link Probed After Mid-Air Attack on Captain Smit Machchhar
- •Flydubai Flight FZ1073, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following a violent cockpit confrontation.
- •The Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked Indian captain Smit Machchhar during the flight.
- •Captain Machchhar, despite being injured, managed to unlock the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to intervene.
- •Other pilots on board assisted in regaining control of the aircraft and ensuring a safe landing.
- •Authorities are investigating a potential terror link to the mid-air attack.
Key Questions Answered
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following a violent cockpit confrontation where the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked Indian captain Smit Machchhar.
The injured captain managed to unlock the cockpit door to let passengers and crew intervene, while other pilots aboard helped regain control of the aircraft for a safe landing.
Yes, authorities have launched an investigation into potential terror links following the mid-air attack inside the cockpit.
