Flydubai co-pilot ‘assaulted’ captain before landing: Initial Saudi probe
Summary
A Flydubai plane traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot assaulted the captain, causing injuries to both pilots. The plane landed safely with all passengers and crew, and investigations by Saudi and UAE authorities are ongoing to understand the incident.Key Facts
- The co-pilot assaulted the captain on Flydubai flight FZ1073, leading to injuries for both.
- The flight was diverted to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- There were 174 passengers and 8 crew members on board during the emergency landing.
- Both pilots received medical treatment in Saudi Arabia before traveling to Abu Dhabi.
- Investigations are being conducted by Saudi Arabia’s National Transport Safety Center and UAE authorities.
- The UAE is also looking into whether the incident involved terrorism or planning.
- The captain, Smit Machchhar, is an Indian national and praised for his bravery in preventing a disaster.
- Indian officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledged the captain’s courage publicly.
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