Who is the mystery co-pilot behind the Flydubai attack?
Summary
A co-pilot on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv attacked the captain during the flight, causing the plane to lose altitude rapidly. The co-pilot, named Hamam al-Hammami and from Oman, had previously been banned from flying in Oman due to concerns about extremist views. The aircraft was safely controlled again after passengers and crew stopped the co-pilot.Key Facts
- The incident happened on Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv with 174 people on board.
- The co-pilot attacked Captain Smit Machchhar with an emergency axe mid-flight.
- The plane suddenly dropped over 17,000 feet in about two minutes before stabilizing.
- The co-pilot has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national.
- Oman previously barred al-Hammami from flying due to concerns over extremist beliefs.
- It is unclear whether al-Hammami acted alone or had outside connections.
- The captain was seriously injured but managed to seek help and open the cockpit door.
- Passengers and crew helped stop the co-pilot, allowing the plane to level out safely.
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