Flight Attack
Passengers thwarted a co-pilot hijack
Smit Machchhar / Hamam al-Hammami / Tel Aviv, Israel / Dubai, United Arab Emirates / Saudi Arabia / Flydubai /

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Last Updated
10/25/2026
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The Breakdown 100

  • A terrifying attempted hijacking unfolded aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, as the co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami, attacked the captain, Smit Machchhar, with a crash axe, sending the plane into a perilous descent of over 14,000 feet.
  • Despite serious injuries, Captain Machchhar heroically opened the cockpit door, allowing courageous passengers to storm in and subdue the assailant, preventing what could have been a catastrophic disaster.
  • The assailant's intent was revealed to be a planned terrorist act, drawing unsettling parallels to the September 11 attacks, as confirmed by Israeli officials.
  • Al-Hammami had a troubling background of extremism, previously barred from piloting by Oman, raising urgent questions about the vetting of airline personnel.
  • The passengers, primarily Israeli citizens, displayed remarkable bravery, responding swiftly to overpower the co-pilot and stabilize the chaotic situation in the cockpit.
  • In the aftermath, Captain Machchhar was celebrated as a hero for his quick thinking and unyielding resolve, receiving accolades from leaders around the world for averting a major tragedy.

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