Flydubai Flight 1073 attacked en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv on 30 September
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On 30 September, the captain of Flydubai Flight 1073, Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, was attacked on board the Dubai‑to‑Tel Aviv service; one source says the Omani co‑pilot stabbed him while another says the captain was struck with an axe.
The aircraft dropped about 16,000 feet in 30 seconds before two reserve Flydubai pilots who were passengers took control and landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced he will enter a statement into the Congressional Record on 9 October recognizing Captain Machchhar’s courage.
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