A flydubai flight was forced to declare an emergency after a physical confrontation occurred between the pilot and co-pilot inside the cockpit. Video footage captured following the incident shows the pilot, identified as Captain Machchhar, on the floor outside the cockpit with visible injuries. In the recording, the captain states that he was struck repeatedly by the co-pilot. He further notes that while he retains some mobility in his injured hand, he is unable to close it into a fist.

Following the altercation, the aircraft transmitted a '7700' squawk code, which is the standard international signal for a general aviation emergency. This prompted an immediate response to ensure the safety of the flight. The Indian envoy to the United Arab Emirates has since provided an update on the situation, confirming that the captain is recovering well from the incident. While the physical state of the pilot has been addressed by officials, the specific circumstances that led to the confrontation between the two crew members remain under investigation by aviation authorities. The flight-tracking data confirms the emergency protocol was initiated, but details regarding the co-pilot's current status or the specific cause of the dispute have not been fully disclosed by the airline.