October 5, 2026
A new report raises a disturbing possibility about the mid-air crisis on a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight.
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On September 30, 2026, flydubai flight FZ1073 was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when a serious incident unfolded inside the cockpit. The aircraft was carrying more than 170 passengers and crew.
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The Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar with a crash axe. Investigators are examining whether the incident was part of an attempt to take control of the aircraft.
October 5, 2026
According to an investigation by Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, cited in a report by Ynet, the co-pilot allegedly disconnected the autopilot and forced the aircraft into a steep dive.
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The aircraft reportedly plunged approximately 16,000 feet in less than a minute. The sudden loss of altitude heightened the danger for everyone on board.
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The report suggests that the co-pilot may also have cut the engines’ fuel supply. Two Boeing 737 captains reportedly examined passenger video in which emergency lights appeared to come on, raising questions about a possible loss of electrical power. This remains an unconfirmed theory.
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The injured captain managed to unlock the cockpit door. Passengers and crew intervened and restrained the co-pilot. A reserve flight crew on board took over and landed the aircraft safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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Authorities are investigating the alleged attack, its motive and the events inside the cockpit. Whether the engines were deliberately shut down—and exactly how the aircraft lost power—will need to be established through evidence and official findings.