Flydubai captain describes blocking axe blows as co-pilot attacked him — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-captain-describes-blocking-axe-blows-as-co-pilot-attacked-himContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Captain Smit Machchhar Recounts Co-pilot's Axe Attack on flydubai Flighthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-captain-describes-blocking-axe-blows-as-co-pilot-attacked-himhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-captain-describes-blocking-axe-blows-as-co-pilot-attacked-him#u147350Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:11:43 +0000Captain Smit Machchhar survived a mid-air attack by his co-pilot during flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Machchhar reports blocking axe blows and struggling to open the cockpit door before losing consciousness. He credits his actions and the assistance of others for saving the passengers. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after crew and passengers restrained the suspect. UAE authorities have since detained two Maldivian pilots in connection with an alleged aircraft attack plot.Why it mattersThe incident involved a flight bound for Tel Aviv and resulted in a diversion to Sau