FlyDubai pilot tells his survival story in emotional call with Indian leader
Summary
The FlyDubai flight captain, Smit Machchhar, survived a stabbing attack by his co-pilot during a flight to Israel. Despite his injuries, Machchhar opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to stop the attack, likely saving all 174 people on board. The co-pilot is now held for questioning by authorities from several countries.Key Facts
- The attack happened on FlyDubai flight 1073 traveling to Israel from Dubai.
- Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed multiple times but managed to open the cockpit door.
- Passengers and crew stopped the attacking co-pilot, preventing a possible crash.
- Machchhar spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a Saudi hospital.
- The co-pilot was moved from Saudi Arabia to the UAE for questioning by Israeli, UAE, and Saudi officials.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the co-pilot had "Islamist radical indoctrination" and was "suicidal."
- President Trump suggested the co-pilot might have links to Iran but said investigations were ongoing.
- The co-pilot is an Omani citizen, though details about his background are still unclear.
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