Captain of flydubai plane describes blocking axe blows as co-pilot attacked
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported5m ago
Captain Smit Machchhar of a flydubai flight reported being attacked by his co-pilot, who allegedly intended to crash the aircraft. During the incident on flight FZ1073, the captain stated he was forced to block axe blows directed at his head while attempting to open the cockpit door to call for assistance from his colleagues.
The captain's account details the immediate actions taken to secure the cockpit and seek help during the mid-flight confrontation. The incident highlights a severe security breach involving a crew member, with the captain’s defensive maneuvers serving as the central focus of the reports regarding the attempted crash.
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Jerusalem PostFocuses on the captain's immediate reaction and call for help
The Guardian WorldExplicitly mentions the co-pilot's intent to crash the plane
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