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Omani Co-Pilot Accused of Crash Attempt on FlyDubai Flight; Israel Seeks Extradition
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News18•02-10-2026, 00:04
Omani Co-Pilot Accused of Crash Attempt on FlyDubai Flight; Israel Seeks Extradition
- •A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a dramatic aviation incident.
- •The Omani co-pilot is accused of attacking Indian captain Smit Machchhar and attempting to take control of the aircraft.
- •The plane underwent a rapid descent before passengers and crew intervened.
- •Despite serious injuries, Captain Machchhar opened the cockpit door, allowing others to subdue the co-pilot.
- •Israel is now seeking the extradition of the Omani co-pilot.
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An Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, and attempted to take control of the aircraft, causing the plane to experience a rapid descent before passengers and crew intervened.
Despite suffering serious injuries, Indian captain Smit Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, which allowed passengers and crew to step in and subdue the co-pilot.
Israel is seeking extradition in the aftermath of the aviation incident involving the FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
