Why did flydubai flight FZ1073 have two extra pilots on board?
Flydubai flight FZ1073 landed safely in Saudi Arabia after an alleged cockpit attack by the co-pilot on September 30, with injured Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and intervening passengers helping avert disaster. Two additional “deadheading” pilots travelling as passengers then took over and helped land the aircraft, highlighting their role as repositioned crew available for operational support.