Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Praises Indian Pilot
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who saved passengers despite a knife attack, in a Fox News interview.
In an interview with Fox News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the attitude displayed by flydubai's Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who saved passengers despite being subjected to a knife and axe attack, as unbelievable courage.
Heroism Despite the Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke highly of flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar in his interview with Fox News.
It was emphasized that Machchhar saved the lives of the passengers despite being severely injured, and that this situation was an example of unbelievable courage.
Cockpit Door and Fight for Survival
Netanyahu stated that the pilot, grievously wounded, unlocked the cockpit door.
It was explained that following the blood-stained pilot's struggle, the passengers prevented the co-pilot from attempting to crash the plane.
Sudden Descent and Landing of the Aircraft
Following the attack, the aircraft lost approximately 14,000 feet of altitude in less than thirty seconds.
Other flydubai pilots on board managed to land the plane safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Pilot's Background and Experience
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, has more than 13 years of commercial flight experience in the Boeing 737 fleet.
It was reported that Machchhar worked at SpiceJet before joining flydubai and is currently fighting for his life.