New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Who was the FlyDubai co-pilot who stabbed pilot Captain Smit Machchar and allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft earlier this week? Why did he make this violent attempt? Several reports have emerged, sharing details about the incident and the accused. Here's what we know so far:

The incident happened on Wednesday when the co-pilot of Flydubai flight - flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv - allegedly stabbed the flight captain, an India pilot, and attempted to crash the aircraft.

The captain was able to fight off the co-pilot long enough to unlock the cockpit door. Passengers then overpowered the co-pilot, and two off-duty pilots who were on the flight managed to gain control of the aircraft and make an emergency landing...