Passengers and crew members entered the cockpit and overpowered the attacker, according to officials.
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01.10.2026
FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing captain identified as 29-year-old Omani national
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03.10.2026
Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit stabbing in call with Indian PM Modi
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03.10.2026
Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai pilot stabbing attack
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02.10.2026
Netanyahu says too early to tell who was behind plane incident as flydubai halts all flights to Israel
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01.10.2026
Passenger videos show aftermath of alleged pilot stabbing on flight to Israel: "We need help"
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