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On this day in 2026 - 10/3/2026
October 3 2026 national news roundup from 17GEN4 News: UAE calls FlyDubai co-pilot axe attack a terrorist act, Tennessee prison chief resigns after botched Christa Pike execution, Hochul taps Letitia James on Cornell assault probe, and September jobs rise only 29,000. Breaking US headlines and midterm context at 17GEN4.com
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22 hours ago5 min read
Who Is Capt. Smit Machchhar? Indian Pilot Named Hero After Flydubai Cockpit Attack; Co-Pilot’s Identity Still Withheld
Who is Capt. Smit Machchhar? Indian Flydubai captain, ex-SpiceJet trainer with 9,750 Boeing 737 hours, stabbed on FZ1073. Co-pilot named only as Omani national. Full background from 17GEN4.com.
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4 days ago3 min read
BREAKING: Plane Hijacking Probe - Israeli Officials Say Co-Pilot Sought ‘9/11-Style’ Attack as Graphic Details Emerge
Israeli sources say Flydubai co-pilot may have tried a 9/11-style crash after stabbing the captain. Plane plunged 18,000 feet; passengers subdued attacker. Graphic accounts and latest investigation updates.
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4 days ago3 min read
Pilot Stabs Captain during Airline Highjacking Attempt on Flight bound for Israel
Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk after co-pilot stabbed Indian captain Smit Machchhar and allegedly tried to crash the jet. Passengers subdued attacker; all 174 safe. Full details and official statements.
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4 days ago3 min read
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