FlyDubai co-pilot 'asked to pray' minutes before captain 'felt blow to his head'
- Posted on October 5, 2026
- By Express
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In brief
A dramatic incident unfolded aboard a FlyDubai aircraft when a co-pilot reportedly requested prayers moments before the captain sustained injuries from an alleged violent confrontation. The Boeing aircraft experienced a catastrophic altitude loss, plummeting approximately 16,000 feet within seconds. Swift action by passengers and crew members successfully subdued the individual responsible for the disturbance, preventing further escalation and ensuring passenger safety during this harrowing mid-flight emergency.
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FlyDubai co-pilot 'asked to pray' minutes before captain 'felt blow to his head'
Passengers and crew subdued the alleged attacker after the plane dropped from 33,000 feet to 17,000 feet in about a minute.
