Flydubai incident: Captain Smit Machchhar stabbed, Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia — A look at the timeline
Flydubai flight FZ1073, bound for Israel, was diverted to Saudi Arabia after Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by the co-pilot. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, causing the plane to lose altitude rapidly. Authorities are now investigating the attack's motive, which may involve terrorism or mental health issues, as the UAE government has launched an inquiry.