FlyDubai pilot on cockpit attack: ‘I was fighting for my life’
Summary
An Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight was stabbed by his copilot, who appeared to try to crash the plane. The pilot, Capt. Smit Machchhar, said he fought to control the aircraft and protect the 182 people on board.Key Facts
- The copilot stabbed the pilot during the flight.
- The copilot’s actions seemed to be an attempt to crash the plane.
- The pilot, Capt. Smit Machchhar, managed to keep control of the aircraft.
- There were 182 people on the flight at the time.
- The pilot spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video call.
- The video of the pilot’s account was released by the Indian prime minister’s office.
- The pilot described the struggle as a fight for his life.
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