I wasn't going to let others die, says Indian pilot who opened cockpit door during attack
- Captain Smit Machchhar revealed in a video call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he unlocked the cockpit door from the floor while under attack, stating, "I was of course fighting for my own life but at the same time I knew I was not going to let others die."
- The Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight plunged over 17,000 feet after Machchhar was assaulted by his co-pilot two hours into the journey from Dubai, forcing an emergency diversion to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- Passengers and off-duty crew members entered the flight deck after Machchhar unlocked the door during his final effort, successfully overpowering the assailant and regaining control of the aircraft.
- Both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Machchhar’s bravery and quick decision-making under fire for preventing a major disaster and saving everyone on board.
- Following the safe emergency landing in northwestern Saudi Arabia, Machchhar was transported to a hospital in Tabuk to receive medical treatment for injuries sustained during the struggle.
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The Indian pilot of a Flydubai passenger aircraft has recounted how he fought to regain control of the cockpit after being attacked by his co-pilot, saying he was determined not to let other passengers die. Captain Smit Machchhar said he was lying injured on the cockpit floor when he realised the aircraft was rapidly descending Read More: https://punchng.com/i-fought-to-save-passengers-says-flydubai-pilot/
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