‘I was fighting for my life’: Pilot hailed as hero recalls FlyDubai cockpit attack
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
An Indian pilot, Capt. Smit Machchhar, stopped a dangerous situation when his co-pilot stabbed him during a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite serious injuries, Machchhar helped land the plane safely in Saudi Arabia, and the attacker was arrested.Key Facts
- The attack happened on a FlyDubai flight carrying 182 people, flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- Capt. Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot but managed to open the cockpit door so passengers could help restrain the attacker.
- The plane was diverted to Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia for an emergency landing.
- The attacker, an Omani national, was arrested and is being questioned in Saudi Arabia.
- Machchhar has 17 years of flying experience and used his skills to sense the plane’s steep drop even while injured.
- He recited a Hindu prayer for strength during the attack.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Machchhar for his bravery during a video call.
- Machchhar previously worked for SpiceJet and has over 9,750 flying hours.
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