FlyDubai pilot thwarts hijacking attempt by co‑pilot on flight with 170 passengers
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- A FlyDubai aircraft was hijacked when the Omani co‑pilot attempted to take control of the plane, according to reports.
- Pilot Smit Machchhar was injured but managed to open the cockpit door, preventing the co‑pilot from crashing the aircraft, and the flight was carrying 170 passengers.
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