Flydubai co-pilot attacked Capt Machchhar with axe
Flydubai co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami attacked Captain Machchhar with a crash axe during flight FZ1073, attempting to seize control. The UAE prosecutor general labeled the incident an attempted terrorist attack, with over 170 passengers on board. Investigations are ongoing, involving both Emirati and Israeli officials, to uncover motives and connections.