'True Hero Who Prevented a Disaster': Israel Heaps Praise on Capt Machchhar
Israeli passengers and crew subdued the co-pilot after the captain was stabbed, and the flight landed safely with 174 passengers aboard, officials said.
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The flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv is a battle in the cockpit. The co-pilot tries to force the plane under his control. At the last minute he succeeds in thwarting his plan. A reconstruction.
This is the first time in the history of civil aviation that passengers have succeeded in preventing a plane hijacking.
‘Almost Certain Crash’ Averted: Israel Envoy Praises Smit Machchhar, Israeli Passengers
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar and Israeli passengers for helping avert a possible disaster aboard a Flydubai flight that was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an alleged cockpit attack.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">According to Azar, testimonies from Israeli passengers who were on the flight indicate that Machchhar, despite being attacked, managed to open the cockpit do…
'True hero who prevented a disaster': Israel heaps praise on Capt Machchhar
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has been hailed as a hero by Israeli leaders for his extraordinary bravery in thwarting an alleged mid-air attack by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight. Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker and prevent a catastrophic disaster. The flight, carrying 174 passengers, safely landed in Saudi Arabia, and Machchha…
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