Security Lapses Allowed Omani Co-Pilot's Attack on Israel-Bound Flydubai Flight

An Omani co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash a flydubai flight bound for Israel, exposing major security lapses. Despite warnings about the co-pilot's extremist views and pre-flight manifest sharing, authorities failed to act. The co-pilot attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar mid-flight, but the captain, though wounded, unlocked the cockpit and signaled distress. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker, preventing disaster.

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