Omani co-pilot tried to crash Flydubai flight into Tel Aviv building

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An Omani co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash a Flydubai flight into a Tel Aviv building after attacking the Indian captain in the cockpit, according to reports. The co-pilot, Hamam Al Hammami, reportedly first targeted Captain Smith Machar, then tried to disable the engines and crash the plane. The attack occurred on flight FZ1073, with the captain sustaining serious injuries before passengers and off-duty pilots intervened. The incident, described by Israel as a "terror attack," involved the co-pilot disabling the autopilot and pushing the control stick, causing a rapid descent. Investigators are examining how the Omani pilot received clearance to fly to Tel Aviv.


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