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New Video Captures Chaos on Flydubai Flight After Co-Pilot Attacked Indian Captain
- •New footage shows chaos on flydubai flight FZ1073 after an Omani co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft, with the Indian Captain Smit Machchhar heard saying, ‘he hit me’.
- •The video, recorded near the cockpit, captures shouting in English and Hebrew, and a crew member asking for a doctor amidst the pandemonium.
- •Captain Smit Machchhar, injured during the incident, has been transferred from Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, to Abu Dhabi for continued medical attention and recovery.
- •The UAE is investigating the incident, including potential links to terrorist activity or prior planning, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the co-pilot underwent ‘Islamist radical indoctrination’.
- •Indian Ambassador Deepak Mittal visited Captain Machchhar, assuring his family of support and confirming the pilot is in good health and recovering well.
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An Omani co-pilot launched an apparent attempt to crash the aircraft, during which he attacked and injured Indian flight Captain Smit Machchhar. Passengers and crew managed to thwart the attack, and new mobile footage has captured the chaos and panic that unfolded inside the cabin.
Captain Smit Machchhar received initial medical treatment at a hospital in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, before being safely transferred to Abu Dhabi for continued recovery and medical attention. The Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Deepak Mittal, visited him and his family, and the embassy confirmed that he is in good health and recovering well.
Yes, Abu Dhabi and the UAE's chief prosecutor have launched an official investigation to determine whether the incident was linked to terrorist activity, prior planning, or intent. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged the co-pilot underwent Islamist radical indoctrination, Flydubai stated that the exact reason for the altercation remains unclear.
