Cockpit Stabbing, a 14,000 Feet Drop, 'Blood Everywhere': How Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Saved 174 Lives on Flydubai Plane
Israeli and U.S. leaders praised Machchhar after he helped passengers and crew overpower the co-pilot, saving 174 people, Netanyahu said.
- On Wednesday, flydubai flight FZ1073 diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after Captain Smit Machchhar was allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot mid-flight. Machchhar opened the cockpit door, enabling crew and passengers to overpower the attacker.
- The Boeing 737 descended from about 34,000 feet to around 20,000 feet during the struggle, threatening nearly 180 passengers and crew. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Machchhar, stating, "He saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals."
- President Donald Trump described Machchhar as a "hero" after receiving a briefing, recounting that an Israeli passenger entered the cockpit and restrained the co-pilot. The passenger reportedly learned basic flying concepts from watching Air Disasters.
- Saudi authorities are questioning the co-pilot regarding the "highly severe security incident," while flydubai cautioned against "premature speculation." The airline suspended flights to and from Israel as Machchhar remains stable following surgery.
- Captain Machchhar brings more than 11 years of professional experience, having previously worked with SpiceJet and Akasa Air. His background includes over 9,750 hours of flying time and training other pilots.
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Terrorist or whack job”: Trump on flydubai co-pilot after mid-air attack; calls Indian Captain Smit Machchhar a hero - The Tribune
US President Donald Trump said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the mid-air attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073, in which the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash the plane. Addressing the media about the incident, Trump said that he spoke with Netanyahu regarding […]
PM Narendra Modi, Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump and Other Leaders Praise Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar for Averting Mid-Air Disaster | 📰 LatestLY
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has been widely praised after fighting off a stabbing attack by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite serious injuries, he helped prevent a crash that could have killed 174 people. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Indian PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have all called him a hero. 📰 PM Narendra Modi, Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump and Other Leaders Praise Indian Pilo…
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