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

Source: Times of India

Category: Technology

Region: UAE

Published: October 01, 2026 at 16:34

📝 Summary

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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