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Flydubai Captain Recalls Co-Pilot's Axe Attack
Flydubai pilot recounts co-pilot's axe attack attempt to crash plane and kill passengers.
In brief
Flydubai pilot recounts co-pilot's axe attack attempt to crash plane and kill passengers. Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar described co-pilot using axe to try crashing Tel Aviv-bound flight, leading to emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after crew intervened. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Flydubai Captain's Account
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar described co-pilot using emergency axe to attack him on Tel Aviv-bound flight.
“You can’t die like this”
Injured During Attack
Machchhar was struck in head and hand, bandaged with vision restricted to few inches.
Struggle for Help
Machchhar tried to open cockpit door for another pilot but it shut again.
Aircraft Dives
Machchhar felt aircraft going into dive after engine sounds went down.
Co-Pilot's Motive
Emirati attorney general found co-pilot planned suicide attack inspired by 9/11 attacks.
Crew Intervention
Other pilot and crew members subdued co-pilot after cockpit door opened and closed unusually.
Emergency Landing
Flight made emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after violent plunge.
The short version
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar described co-pilot using axe to try crashing Tel Aviv-bound flight, leading to emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after crew intervened.
