Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit stabbing in call with Indian PM Modi
Summary
An Indian pilot, Smit Machchhar, was stabbed by his co-pilot during a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv but managed to open the cockpit door and let passengers and crew take control, preventing a crash. The plane safely landed in Saudi Arabia, and investigations are ongoing into the incident, which officials have described as a violent or terrorist act.Key Facts
- Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot during a Flydubai flight carrying 174 people.
- Despite his injuries, Machchhar opened the cockpit door to allow passengers and crew to help.
- Another set of Flydubai pilots took control and safely landed the plane in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- The plane briefly dropped about 17,000 feet before regaining control.
- Machchhar has 17 years of flying experience, including 11 years as a captain.
- The United Arab Emirates will investigate the incident.
- UAE and Israeli officials described the attack as a terrorist act or linked to radical beliefs.
- President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face serious consequences if connected to the attack.
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