Watch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attack
Summary
An Indian pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel was attacked by his co-pilot but managed to open the cockpit door. This allowed passengers to stop the attacker, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia with all passengers alive. The pilot received a phone call from India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi while recovering in the hospital.Key Facts
- The pilot’s name is Capt Smit Machchhar.
- He was attacked by his co-pilot during the flight from Dubai to Israel.
- Capt Machchhar fought back and opened the cockpit door.
- Passengers then overpowered the attacker.
- The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
- Everyone on board survived the incident.
- India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the pilot in the hospital.
- Capt Machchhar was described as a hero for his actions.
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