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"During a visit to Captain Smit Machchhar… the flydubai pilot who embodied the highest degrees of courage, responsibility, and care for human life.
The UAE says a Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with the cockpit's crash axe and tried to take control of the aircraft during an incident that nearly caused a crash. Passengers and crew intervened to subdue him and stabilise the plane.
Citing sources, the report further stated that the Omani co-pilot had spent most of his time outside the country, particularly in Syria, where he was influenced by extremist ideas before travelling to the UAE.
