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An Indian captain aboard a Flydubai flight to Israel opened the cockpit door while being actively attacked by his Omani copilot, according to accounts shared with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The incident occurred on a flight that successfully landed in Israel despite the in-flight disturbance.

Captain Smit Machchhar, the wounded pilot, detailed how he was forced to take defensive action while on the floor of the aircraft during the attack. The copilot’s actions represent a serious security breach and breach of aviation safety protocols.

Israeli sources (Ynet, Times of Israel) have raised questions about how the Omani copilot was cleared to operate on the flight despite security vetting procedures. The incident has prompted investigations into potential failures in background checks and crew screening processes across multiple aviation authorities.

The safe landing of the aircraft and absence of casualties among passengers and crew prevented what could have been a catastrophic aviation disaster. However, authorities are now examining security gaps that allowed the situation to develop mid-flight.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post