Terror at 30,000 feet: How 182 passengers survived a shocking mid-air betrayal
- Flydubai flight FZ1073 was carrying 182 people when the co-pilot allegedly attacked Captain Smit Machchhar mid-flight.
- Despite being injured, Machchhar opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to enter and restrain the co-pilot.
- Two Flydubai pilots travelling as passengers took control of the aircraft and stabilised it after a rapid descent.
- The Boeing 737 MAX 8 made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, with all 182 people on board safe.
Source: moneycontrol.com
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