An Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a flydubai flight allegedly planned to crash the aircraft at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, reports said. The plot was foiled after the injured Indian captain and passengers restrained him, enabling a safe landing
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not acknowledging the bravery of Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who allegedly thwarted a co-pilot's attempt to seize control of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering well in Abu Dhabi after being injured in an alleged cockpit attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073. The Indian Embassy said he remains under excellent medical care and is coordinating with his family and authorities
Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan praised Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during a mid-air incident that left him seriously injured. The captain reportedly opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew members to intervene before the flight landed safely.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, praising his courage after he reportedly fought off a cockpit attack and helped save 170 lives aboard a flydubai flight. The pilot remains stable and is recovering in a UAE hospital
Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar praised Captain Smit Machchhar for helping avert a major in-flight crisis, calling his actions an example of India-Israel cooperation against terrorism. Azar said counter-terrorism agencies remain in close contact and wished the injured pilot recovery
Israeli leaders praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for helping prevent a suspected attempt to crash flydubai flight FZ1073 after he was stabbed by his co-pilot. The injured pilot reportedly opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to intervene
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary courage after the injured pilot helped avert a major tragedy aboard flydubai flight FZ1073. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also lauded his bravery and resolve
India's Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah are closely monitoring the health of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was injured while helping prevent a major in-flight crisis on Flydubai flight FZ1073. The pilot is undergoing treatment in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and is reported to be stable.
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was hailed as a hero after allegedly thwarting a co-pilot's attempt to crash a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite suffering stab injuries, Machchhar reportedly helped prevent a catastrophe as passengers and crew subdued the attacker.
