# Flydubai pilots saved FZ1073 after cockpit attack

> Two unnamed pilots stabilized Flydubai FZ1073 after co-pilot attacked captain.
- Title: Flydubai pilots saved FZ1073 after cockpit attack | Shortify
- Summary: Two unnamed pilots stabilized Flydubai FZ1073 after co-pilot attacked captain. Two off-duty pilots helped land Flydubai FZ1073 safely after co-pilot…
- Keywords: flydubai, fz1073, captain smitch, co-pilot, tabuk airport, uae, omani national, unlawful interference, cockpit attack, pilots, saudi arabia, business
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/world-news/who-were-the-two-unnamed-pilots-who-helped-land-flydubai-fz1073-safely/4353167
- Author: Aditi
- Published: 2026-10-04T01:24:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: flydubai, fz1073, captain smitch, co-pilot, tabuk airport, uae, omani national, unlawful interference, cockpit attack, pilots, saudi arabia, business
## Cockpit attack on FZ1073
Flydubai flight FZ1073 dropped thousands of feet after co-pilot attacked captain.
## Two unnamed pilots
Pilots travelling as passengers helped stabilize aircraft after co-pilot attack.
## Why two pilots?
Pilots were scheduled to operate return flight from Tel Aviv to Dubai.
## How pilots took control
One pilot reached controls after co-pilot was restrained by passengers.
## Aircraft descent
Aircraft dropped 16,625 feet in 30 seconds before stabilizing.
## Cockpit door closed
Pilots closed cockpit door after taking control for 45 minutes.
## Landing in Tabuk
Aircraft landed safely at Tabuk airport after 4 hours.
## Key takeaway

Two off-duty pilots helped land Flydubai FZ1073 safely after co-pilot attempted terror attack.