From India to Australia: How 6 countries got caught up in flydubai terror

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A co-pilot attacked the captain aboard flydubai Flight FZ1073 on September 30, and the injured pilot and passengers helped subdue him. The plane diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where authorities arrested the co-pilot; several countries are investigating his background and possible extremist links.

On September 30, the flydubai Flight FZ1073 faced a cockpit attack when Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar. The injured pilot bravely opened the cockpit door, allowing crew and passengers to subdue the co-pilot. The flight was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where al-Hammami was apprehended by authorities. Investigations have since been undertaken by several countries into al-Hammami’s background and possible extremist ties.