Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the pilot of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight had tried to crash the plane and kill its passengers, after the aircraft was forced to make…

Israel to increase security checks on pilots flying into the country following a flydubai co-pilot incident to enhance aviation safety. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israel PM hraises Indian captain Smit Machchhar as a hero who thwarted a cockpit attack, saving 174 lives aboard a diverting flydubai flight.

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv made emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after pilot tried to crash plane; all passengers safe following onboard intervention. Read more at straitstimes.com.

One passenger said the plane was “pretty much out of control” when one of the pilots tried to stab the other.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the wounded pilot for fighting back after he was stabbed by his colleague, "preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster".

Trump hails a Dubai flight hero and unexpected plumber intervention in cockpit incident, citing unverified accounts.

A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates stabbed another pilot and then apparently tried to crash the aircraft carrying dozens of Israelis on Wednesday, Israel's prime minister claimed

Israeli-bound Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after distress call amid pilot feud; all aboard safe as Netanyahu reviews situation.

Israeli officials say the bloody “brawl” aboard flydubai Flight FZ1073 to Tel Aviv on Wednesday was in fact a thwarted hijacking attempt.

Modi said in the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, Captain Machchhar showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others.

Israeli official says a “major disaster” was prevented One of the pilots of a Flydubai passenger plane operating a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv allegedly attempted to hijack the aircraft with the intention of crashing it, The Jerusalem Post reported.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saudi Arabia has arrested the co-pilot who allegedly stabbed the other pilot and tried to crash the flydubai plane.

Flydubai emergency landing after copilot stabbed captain; passengers overpowered attacker, aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia; Netanyahu confirms copilot detained.

Flydubai suspended Israel flights after a copilot allegedly stabbed the pilot and tried to down flight FZ1073, pausing services as investigators examined the case.

The dentist recalled that the injured pilot remained conscious and communicated with them while lying in his pool of blood on the floor.

Dr Jeenit Shah praised flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar after the Dubai-Tel Aviv cockpit attack. He said Machchhar's quick decisions and calm temperament helped save scores of lives.

"The pilot was in very bad shape; I guess he still is in very bad shape, but he had the sense to, amazing, to, in a way he was a hero," Trump said, recalling his conversation with Netanyahu.

"The pilot was in very bad shape; I guess he still is in very bad shape, but he had the sense to, amazing, to, in a way he was a hero," Trump said, recalling his conversation with Netanyahu.

The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv ​tried ‌to crash the plane after stabbing the pilot, but passengers then ⁠held him down while other pilots landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia, Israeli…

Passengers described screams, blood and confusion. Videos circulated afterwards showing an injured person and crew members restraining a suspect. One passenger, his face apparently bloodied, recorded a video calling the event a hijacking and saying those on board had overpowered the attacker. That reflects what passengers believed at the time, not an official finding on motive.

The past 12 hours have been a nightmare for the Flydubai passengers. It all began after several passengers boarded Flydubai Flight FZ1073. However, soon after the plane took off, things went south, and one of the pilots attempted to crash the plane. Nonetheless, he was fought off by his brave co-pilot, who is now being identified as Smit Machchhar. Here's what we know about him.