I opened cockpit door of plane while being attacked, Indian pilot tells Modi
Summary
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar opened the cockpit door during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after being attacked by his co-pilot. His action helped control the plane's descent and allowed passengers to assist, saving many lives.Key Facts
- The plane was operated by Flydubai and was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- Pilot Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during the flight.
- Machchhar opened the cockpit door while injured to stop the plane from descending rapidly.
- Other passengers helped control the situation after the door was opened.
- The plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk city.
- Machchhar was first treated in a hospital in Tabuk and then airlifted to Abu Dhabi.
- The Indian embassy reported that Machchhar is recovering well and in stable condition.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Captain Machchhar for his bravery.
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