A terrifying mid-air crisis aboard FlyDubai flight FZ1073 has raised major questions about cockpit security and the circumstances surrounding the attack on Indian captain Smit Machchhar.The Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, carrying 174 passengers, experienced a dramatic loss of altitude after the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked Machchhar and attempted to take control of the aircraft. The plane plunged by nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds, according to flight-tracking data cited by Reuters. n18oc_brass-tacks n18oc_world CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube