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Flydubai Co-Pilot Allegedly Tried To Crash Plane During Plunge
- •New details reveal a terrifying incident aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 involving a sudden 16,000-foot plunge in just over 30 seconds.
- •The Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked Captain Smit Machchhar and attempted to take control of the Boeing 737.
- •Reports indicate the co-pilot may have also attempted to shut down the aircraft engines with the intent to crash into Ben Gurion Airport.
- •Captain Smit Machchhar, passengers, and other pilots intervened to regain control before making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
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During the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain, tried to take control of the Boeing 737, and attempted to shut down its engines while the plane plunged over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds with plans to crash it into Ben Gurion Airport. Captain Smit Machchhar, passengers, and other pilots intervened to regain control before making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
The Flydubai flight initially transmitted squawk code 7700 to indicate a serious international emergency, and shortly after, it transmitted code 7500, which typically signifies an aircraft hijacking or unlawful interference.
After crew members, other pilots, and passengers successfully regained control of the aircraft following the severe plunge and cockpit attack, the flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
