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    Omani pilot used crash axe to stab Captain Smit Machchar during Flydubai flight —what is its purpose? Expert explains

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    October 5, 2026
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    Omani pilot used crash axe to stab Captain Smit Machchar during Flydubai flight —what is its purpose? Expert explains

    A Flydubai co-pilot allegedly attacked Captain Smit Machchhar with a cockpit crash axe and attempted to take control of flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft later diverted to Saudi Arabia. What is the purpose of crash axe in cockpit? Aviation expert explains.

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