Meet Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot hailed as a hero after a terrifying mid-air cockpit attack aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. In an emotional account to The National, Machchhar recounts how his Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed him and seized control of the aircraft, triggering a terrifying fight for control at 30,000 feet. Despite his injuries, Machchhar managed to unlock the cockpit door as the crew responded to the unfolding emergency. He also opens up about the moments after the attack and becomes emotional while speaking about home. The incident highlights the courage and quick thinking that helped save the lives of all 174 people onboard. Firstpost brings you the harrowing account of the flight and the captain’s fight to protect his passengers.
Full Interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MsLWFqaJmk&t=938s
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Captain Smit Machchhar | Flydubai Pilot | Cockpit Attack | Indian Pilot | Dubai Tel Aviv Flight | Aviation Emergency | World News | Firstpost
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