Indian Pilot Stabbed on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack
Capt. Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Aviv, said he “had to act” to prevent a crash despite serious injuries.
Indian pilot Capt. Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Machchhar said he had to act to prevent a crash despite suffering serious injuries.
Machchhar, who has 17 years of experience in aviation, recounted that he was trying to save his own life but knew he could not let the 174 passengers die. He said he realised the aircraft was losing altitude while he was lying injured and made a final effort to prevent a catastrophe.
The pilot's actions have been praised by the advisor to the UAE president, who said Machchhar deserved appreciation for confronting a serious terrorist act and bravely facing a potential disaster. The exact circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain under investigation, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
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