News24. Flydubai flight FZ1073's number sparked a "10-7-3" theory among social media users, linking it to October 7 and three years since the 2023 Hamas attack. This arose after a co-pilot attacked. The cockpit door of Flydubai Flight FZ1073 was reportedly opened by the wounded Captain Smit Machchhar from the floor, allowing passengers to enter after he was allegedly stabbed by.