flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain With Cockpit Axe After Oman Air Grounded Him Over Extremism

On November 26, 2023, a flydubai flight experienced a dramatic and perilous descent following an altercation within the cockpit. The incident began when a co-pilot attacked the captain using an axe found in the aircraft’s cockpit. This attack occurred after the co-pilot, identified as Jamal Alkhouri, was previously grounded by Oman Air due to concerns regarding extremist views. The resulting struggle caused the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to drop approximately 14,000 feet before the crew regained control. Authorities are currently investigating the full circumstances surrounding this dangerous event, including the weapon used and the motivations behind the assault.