Hero Indian Captain on flydubai prevented a Second 9/11 terror attack

01-Oct-2026

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An Indian national pilot on flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv was stabbed by the Omani co-pilot in an apparent terror attempt to crash the plane. 

Off-duty pilots and passengers intervened, subduing the attacker and preventing over 180 deaths. The incident, under investigation, raised questions about security screenings for foreign crew. Both pilots remain hospitalized. 

Passengers described blood, shouting, and a tense struggle, highlighting the quick actions that averted a major tragedy.