Cockpit Attack and Engine Allegations on flydubai Flight
Following the cockpit attack carried out by the Omani co-pilot, it is stated that he may have shut down the plane's engines when the Tel Aviv plan failed.
According to reports reflected in the Italian press, it was claimed that the Omani co-pilot, who targeted the Indian captain on a flydubai flight, may have shut down the plane's engines after his plan fell through.
Development of the Incident and Report Details
According to data and witness statements compiled by the newspaper Corriere Della Sera, a severe brawl took place in the cockpit during the flight. It was reported that the Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and attempted to seize control of the aircraft.
Plan Based on Israeli Intelligence
According to information conveyed by the Italian newspaper, the initial plan, based on Israeli intelligence, stated that the co-pilot aimed to crash the plane into a skyscraper in Tel Aviv after neutralizing the captain. This attempt by the pilot was thwarted in mid-air.
Intervention in the Cockpit and Landing
It was noted that during the incident, the co-pilot disengaged the autopilot, causing the aircraft to lose altitude. Passengers and two off-duty pilots rushed to the cockpit to neutralize the attacker, and the plane made a safe emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.