'The last push': FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar recounts harrowing cockpit attack
Summary
FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite serious injuries, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing others to help, and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- The attack happened mid-air on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured by his co-pilot.
- During the attack, the plane dropped thousands of feet.
- Machchhar opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to intervene.
- The plane made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Machchhar for his courage and quick thinking.
- Modi spoke to Machchhar via a video call while the captain was recovering in the UAE.
- Prayers for Machchhar’s recovery were held at temples across India.
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