UAE says flydubai co-pilot attacked Indian captain with crash axe in ‘terrorist attack’

The UAE has described the attack on Indian captain Smit Machchhar aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 as a terrorist attack. Media reports identified the alleged attacker as Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami. Reports about his employment history and alleged social media posts have raised questions about his background, though the online material remains unverified.

New Delhi: The United Arab Emirates has described the cockpit assault aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 as a terrorist attack. According to the UAE Attorney General’s statement, the Omani co-pilot attacked Indian captain Smit Machchhar with the aircraft’s crash axe before attempting to seize control.

The aircraft carried 174 passengers. Passengers and crew members intervened and overpowered the co-pilot, according........

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