FlyDubai Crisis: Omani Co-Pilot Accused Of Crash Attempt, Israel Seeks Extradition | News18

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A dramatic aviation incident involving a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has triggered a major investigation and fresh questions over aviation security in the region.The Omani co-pilot is accused of attacking the Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, during the flight and allegedly attempting to take control of the aircraft. The plane experienced a rapid descent before passengers and crew intervened. Machchhar, despite suffering serious injuries, managed to open the cockpit door, allowing others to subdue the co-pilot. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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