FlyDubai captain describes fight for his life after attack on flight to Tel Aviv
Summary
The pilot of a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv was attacked by his co-pilot inside the cockpit during the flight. The captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to stop the attacker and regain control of the plane.Key Facts
- The captain, Smit Machchhar from India, was attacked by co-pilot Hamam Al Hammami during the flight.
- The co-pilot allegedly used a weapon and took control of the airplane, causing it to drop in altitude.
- Machchhar was injured but fought back and opened the cockpit door.
- Passengers, including a plumber named Yaniv Hayun, helped subdue the attacker and took over flying the plane.
- The captain spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone while recovering in a UAE hospital.
- Netanyahu thanked the captain and invited him to Israel, promising treatment as a hero.
- The attacker is in custody and the investigation continues.
- Medical staff who treated the captain also expressed gratitude and hope to meet him.
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