FlyDubai Pilot Recounts Stabbing Attack and Struggle During Flight
The FlyDubai captain, who was attacked by the co-pilot, shared the terrifying moments aboard the rapidly descending plane and the intervention of passengers.
FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar disclosed that he was subjected to a knife attack by the co-pilot during a flight on September 30, 2026, and fought for his life as the aircraft plummeted rapidly.
Terrifying Moments During the Flight
FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar stated that he experienced extremely difficult moments in the cockpit due to a sudden and violent knife attack launched by the co-pilot during the flight.
Struggle for Survival on a Rapidly Descending Plane
Lying wounded on the cockpit floor, the captain said he realized the aircraft was losing thousands of feet of altitude in a very short time and making a dangerous dive downwards.
Brave Intervention of Passengers and Rescue
Despite heavy blows and injuries, the pilot managed to open the cockpit door, enabling Israeli passengers to enter, neutralize the attacker, and secure control of the plane.
Praise from Leaders and Health Status
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the pilot's extraordinary courage; the pilot, who sustained injuries to his head and arm, is continuing treatment at a hospital in the UAE.