Investigators were probing the identity and motive of an Omani copilot accused of stabbing Indian Captain Smit Machchhar aboard flydubai flight FZ1073. The aircraft suffered a steep descent before landing in Saudi Arabia, while passengers helped restrain the copilot and stabilise the flight
Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar praised Captain Smit Machchhar for helping avert a major in-flight crisis, calling his actions an example of India-Israel cooperation against terrorism. Azar said counter-terrorism agencies remain in close contact and wished the injured pilot recovery
Israeli leaders praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for helping prevent a suspected attempt to crash flydubai flight FZ1073 after he was stabbed by his co-pilot. The injured pilot reportedly opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to intervene
