WorldFlydubai Flight FZ1073 Had Two Extra Pilots During Cockpit Attack
Flydubai flight FZ1073 faced a mid-air emergency when the Omani co-pilot stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar. Fortunately, two off-duty pilots on board took control and helped land safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The incident highlighted the aviation practice of "deadheading," where pilots travel as passengers for repositioning. Extra pilots were present due to possible route changes amid regional tensions, ensuring compliance with flight-duty limits.
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