The Flydubai Flight 1073, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, took a terrifying turn when Machchhar’s co-pilot allegedly stabbed him. The plane lost a significant altitude. Captain Machchhar fought back after being stabbed in the cockpit. The flight transmitted squawk 7500, the code used to indicate a hijacking. Israeli authorities scrambled two Air Force fighter jets and began urgent consultations as they assessed the situation aboard the aircraft. The plane was then diverted to Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk Airport.
