Flydubai copilot attempted takeover of flight FZ1073, passengers intervene
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- A Flydubai copilot tried to seize control of flight FZ1073 with a knife during a Wednesday incident, which was carrying 182 people, and passengers and crew subdued him, stabilising the aircraft, according to the UAE Attorney General.
- The copilot had previously been removed from flight duties in Oman over suspected extremist views, was placed in an administrative role at Oman Air, and was later hired by Flydubai.
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