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Omani Co-Pilot Acted Alone in Flydubai Terror Attempt, Israeli Probe Reveals
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News18•04-10-2026, 18:21
Omani Co-Pilot Acted Alone in Flydubai Terror Attempt, Israeli Probe Reveals
- •An Israeli investigation suggests the Omani co-pilot acted alone in the alleged terror attack on flydubai Flight FZ1073.
- •The co-pilot reportedly attacked Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and tried to seize control of the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.
- •During a cockpit struggle, the aircraft experienced sharp descents, and the co-pilot allegedly shut down the engines.
- •Passengers described panic as the plane made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- •The UAE has labeled the incident an attempted terrorist act, with investigations into motives ongoing.
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An Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, shut down the aircraft engines, and attempted to take control of the plane while it traveled from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft experienced sharp descents before making an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Passengers experienced panic and rushed toward the cockpit door as the emergency unfolded and the aircraft underwent sharp descents due to the cockpit struggle.
The UAE has described the incident aboard the flydubai flight as an attempted terrorist act, while investigations into the motive and possible links continue.
