Flydubai Flight FZ1073: Captain Blocks Axe Blows During Cockpit Attack

• The incident occurred on September 30 aboard flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
• Captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by the co-pilot in the cockpit and managed to block axe blows to his head.
• Capt Machchhar screamed for help as he attempted to open the cockpit door, averting a potential disaster.
• The flight was carrying more than 170 people, and Capt Machchhar has been hailed as a hero for his actions.
• The co-pilot's intention was to crash the plane, but Capt Machchhar's quick actions prevented this.