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Omani Pilot Under Investigation for Alleged Attack on Captain During FlyDubai Flight
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News18•02-10-2026, 17:16
Omani Pilot Under Investigation for Alleged Attack on Captain During FlyDubai Flight
- •An Omani co-pilot is under investigation for allegedly attacking the captain aboard FlyDubai Flight FZ1073.
- •The incident occurred during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- •The aircraft was forced to divert and landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- •The confrontation triggered an emergency in the cockpit and raised questions about the motive behind the attack.
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The incident occurred aboard FlyDubai Flight FZ1073 while it was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
The aircraft was forced to divert and ultimately landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following the emergency inside the cockpit.
An Omani co-pilot is under investigation for allegedly attacking the captain and breaching the Israel-UAE aviation treaty.
