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Captain Smit Machchhar's 'muscle memory' helped him avert tragedy after being stabbed, says doctor

Captain Smit Machchhar successfully thwarted an attempted crash on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite sustaining injuries from a stabbing, he demonstrated remarkable skill in handling emergencies. His friend highlighted that his quick decision-making and training may have contributed to his actions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Attacker's identify and motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight to Israel escapes disaster

Investigators are trying to understand why an Omani copilot stabbed his captain on a FlyDubai flight to Israel

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Spicejet CMD Ajay Singh hails Capt Smit Machhchar for effort in saving lives on flydubai flight

Captain Smit Machchhar demonstrated exceptional bravery during a hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight. He thwarted his co-pilot's attack and opened the cockpit door, allowing others to assist. The incident involved 180 passengers whose lives were at risk due to the crisis. Ajay Singh, Chairman of SpiceJet, praised Machchhar's courage…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar's wife and parents, lauds his bravery

Captain Smit Machchhar was injured while preventing a potential disaster aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073. He managed to unlock the cockpit door despite the attack from his co-pilot. His actions enabled passengers and crew to intervene and safely land the aircraft in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Indian officials, including Prime Minister Narendra…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

‘Nightmare of a lifetime’: passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight

Passengers on a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight recount the terrifying moments after an altercation erupted in the cockpit. As the plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia, passengers say several people rushed to intervene and helped bring the situation under control.

Euronews · Oct 1

With a tragedy averted, the Flydubai incident has put cockpit security under new scrutiny

Just after 7am on September 30 (local time), Flydubai flight FZ1073 left Dubai International Airport, bound for Tel Aviv, Israel. About 170 passengers were on board, the majority of whom were reportedly Israeli nationals.

The Conversation · Oct 1

Pilot wounded in FlyDubai incident is ‘in good health’, Indian embassy in UAE reports

Smit Machchhar, the pilot wounded in a violent altercation in an Israeli-bound passenger jet Wednesday, is “in good health and recovering well”, India’s embassy in the United Arab Emirates said Thursday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier alleged the co-pilot believed to have stabbed Machchhar had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination”,…

France 24 · Oct 1

Captain Smit Machchhar is ‘true hero’: Netanyahu hails pilot after flydubai mid-air attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recognized Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during a cockpit attack on a flydubai flight. Machchhar was injured but managed to unlock the cockpit door, allowing others to intervene. The incident occurred as the aircraft descended dangerously after being attacked by the co-pilot. Passengers and…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Australian couple on plane diverted after flydubai co-pilot’s alleged attack on pilot

Two people from Sydney were on board flight to Tel Aviv that was dramatically diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot allegedly stabbed the other

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1

Inside flydubai flight FZ1073: How Captain Machchhar’s quick thinking helped save 174 lives

The cockpit door of Flydubai Flight FZ1073 was reportedly opened by the wounded Captain Smit Machchhar from the floor, allowing passengers to enter after he was allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot.

The Times of India · Oct 1