Flydubai 737 lands safely after cockpit assault on flight FZ1073
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- During flight FZ1073 operated by flydubai, the co‑pilot allegedly attacked captain Smit Machchhar with a hammer in the cockpit, seriously injuring the captain who nevertheless opened the cockpit door from inside.
- Passengers and crew, including two flydubai pilots traveling as passengers, helped regain control of the Boeing 737, which then landed safely at Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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