World AffairsTimes of India•1 min read•10/1/2026 (2h ago)

Flydubai incident: Indian pilot stable, co-pilot in custody; Saudi, UAE launch probes

Flydubai incident: Indian pilot stable, co-pilot in custody; Saudi, UAE launch probes
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On a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain in the cockpit. Indian captain Smit Machchhar sustained serious injuries but managed to unlock the cockpit door. Passengers intervened and overpowered the co-pilot, ensuring the safety of everyone aboard. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia, where all 174 people landed safely. Investigations by...

Key Takeaways

  • On a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain in the cockpit.
  • Indian captain Smit Machchhar sustained serious injuries but managed to unlock the cockpit door.
  • Passengers intervened and overpowered the co-pilot, ensuring the safety of everyone aboard.

On a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain in the cockpit. Indian captain Smit Machchhar sustained serious injuries but managed to unlock the cockpit door. Passengers intervened and overpowered the co-pilot, ensuring the safety of everyone aboard. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia, where all 174 people landed safely. Investigations by authorities from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Israel are ongoing.

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