Knife Attack in Cockpit of flydubai Flight and Life-Saving Intervention
An Indian pilot, who was attacked by the co-pilot on a flydubai flight, was treated by an Israeli dentist on board.
On a flydubai airline flight, an Indian pilot was severely injured in a knife attack by the co-pilot, while an Israeli dentist traveling as a passenger stopped the bleeding with a quick intervention and saved his life.
Moments of Terror During Flight
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, on duty during the flydubai flight, was severely injured in the head and hands as a result of a knife attack by the co-pilot and suffered excessive blood loss.
Life-Saving Intervention by the Dentist
Musaev Shota, a dentist traveling as a passenger on the plane, realized the severity of the situation and was one of the first passengers to run to the cockpit, providing first aid to the injured pilot after the attacker was subdued.
Injured Pilot Remained Conscious
It was stated that the severely injured pilot remained conscious and communicated with passengers while lying in a pool of blood, talking about his family and constantly praying.
Emergency Landing and Treatment in Saudi Arabia
Following the aircraft's emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, the injured pilot was handed over to Saudi medical teams and hospitalized.
Statement from Indian Authorities
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah stated that they are closely monitoring the captain's health condition and are in communication with his family.