Flydubai hero pilot tells Modi 'I could not let all those people die'
Summary
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite being injured, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door and help passengers take control, preventing the plane from crashing and enabling an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- The incident happened on Flydubai flight 1073 carrying 174 passengers.
- Co-pilot allegedly attacked Captain Machchhar, causing serious injuries.
- Machchhar used his 17 years of flying experience to understand the danger while injured.
- He made a final effort to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter.
- Passengers rushed the cockpit and helped regain control as the plane rapidly lost altitude.
- The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, avoiding a major disaster.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Machchhar, praising his actions to save lives.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also credited Machchhar and passengers for preventing a tragedy.
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