Wanted to crash plane, had no fear of death: flydubai co-pilot’s admission to Saudi investigators

The flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking Captain Smit Machchhar told Saudi investigators that he wanted to crash the aircraft and did not fear death, according to The Wall Street Journal. Authorities have examined his background, online activity and possible extremist links. The report also raises questions about his recruitment after Oman Air reportedly barred him from flying.

New Delhi: The flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking Captain Smit Machchhar told investigators in Saudi Arabia that he wanted to crash the plane and was not afraid of death, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a Saudi official briefed on his interrogation.

Hamam al-Hammami, a 29-year-old Omani national, faces questioning in the UAE after authorities brought him back from Saudi Arabia. The aircraft made........

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