Who is Smit Machchhar, captain who saved 180 lives?
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who recently saved 180 lives on a flydubai flight, has been hailed as a hero after thwarting an apparent attempt by his co-pilot to crash the aircraft mid-air. Flying Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Machchhar's co-pilot allegedly turned violent, stabbing him multiple times and attempting to force the plane into a descent.
As passengers heard screaming and saw blood near the cockpit door, cabin crew rushed to the cockpit, likely preventing the co-pilot from taking control. Machchhar, with extensive experience as a Boeing 737 pilot, maintained control and stabilized the plane, ensuring all passengers safely landed in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The airline confirmed the incident and stated they were cooperating with authorities, while investigators examine the details of the confrontation.
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