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The pilot, passengers and crew who saved 174 lives on board the flydubai 1073

When Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed inside the cockpit of a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, he was left bleeding on the floor as the plane plunged thousands of feet.

The Times of India · Oct 1

Captain Smit Machchhar's childhood friend recalls "hero" pilot's calm and composed nature

Machchhar, who was hailed for preventing a co-pilot from attempting to crash a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, continued to draw praise from neighbours, friends, educators and political leaders as updates on his condition emerged.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Captain Smit Machchhar saved us from another 9/11: PM Modi hails injured Flydubai pilot, says 'entire world is proud of him'

Captain Smit Machchhar displayed incredible bravery after being attacked by his co-pilot aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073. Despite serious injuries, he managed to unlock the cockpit door, allowing others to intervene. His actions prevented a potential tragedy and saved the lives of 174 passengers on board. Indian leaders and aviation officials…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Israel flight hijacking latest: UAE calls attack terrorism after Netanyahu says ‘whoever sent him will pay heavy price’

The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged approximately 13,000 feet in 30 seconds after the pilot lost control of the aircraft

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Indian airline captain hailed as 'hero' after cockpit stabbing on Flydubai flight

An Indian airline captain is being hailed as a hero after preventing a potential disaster on a Flydubai flight

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Midair miracles: Passengers hail Captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli heroes who thwarted attack on flydubai flight

An Indian flydubai pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was seriously stabbed by his copilot in an attempted plane crash. Despite his injuries, he unlocked the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. The plane landed safely, and global leaders hailed the captain as a hero.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

‘Hero’ pilot, plumber and dentist among those who saved flydubai flight to Israel

Swift actions of Smit Machchhar allowed passengers and off-duty pilots to subdue attacker and land plane safely

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1

Who is Smit Machchhar? Indian flydubai captain who saved 174 passengers' lives after co-pilot stabbed him inside cockpit mid-air during flight

Who is Smit Machchhar? Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot flying for flydubai, is being credited with saving 174 people on board Flight FZ1073 after his co-pilot allegedly stabbed him and tried to force the plane into a crash mid-flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Cabin crew entered the cockpit…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

'Captain Smit Machchhar is a hero': PM Modi hails former pilot SpiceJet pilot aboard Flydubai flight

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during a Flydubai emergency incident. The captain was injured after his co-pilot attempted to crash the aircraft mid-flight. He managed to send emergency signals and allowed passengers to overpower the assailant. This incident could have resulted in a significant…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Trump Hails Indian Captain: praises Smit Machchhar after Flydubai cockpit attack; US says no credible threats

US President Donald Trump has hailed Indian Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar as “a hero” after he was stabbed by his co-pilot during a mid-air attack on an Israel-bound flight.

The Times of India · Oct 1