'Can't die like this': Indian pilot Smit Machchhar recalls flydubai flight ordeal

Indian captain Smit Machchhar survived an assault by Omani co‑pilot Hamam al‑Hammami on flydubby flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. After being attacked, Machchhar opened the cockpit door, passengers overpowered the attacker, the plane dropped sharply, was stabilized and diverted to land safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Source: 'Can't die like this': Indian pilot Smit Machchhar recalls flydubai flight ordeal — The Times of India

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