WorldOmani Co-Pilot Accused of Attempted Crash on FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv
An Omani co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv allegedly attacked the Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, and tried to take control of the plane. The aircraft experienced a rapid descent before passengers and crew intervened. Despite serious injuries, Captain Machchhar opened the cockpit door, allowing others to subdue the co-pilot. Israel is seeking the co-pilot's extradition amid the investigation.
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