‘I was fighting for my life’: Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls FlyDubai cockpit attack
An Indian pilot is being hailed as a hero after surviving a stabbing by his co-pilot. The incident occurred during a FlyDubai flight that began a steep descent following the attack.
Capt. Smit Machchhar, who is recovering in an Abu Dhabi hospital after being seriously injured in Wednesday’s attack, said he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter and restrain the attacker.
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