Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian aviator, has been identified as the flydubai pilot who allegedly fought off his co-pilot during a mid-air cockpit clash, according to sources.
The co-pilot allegedly attempted to sabotage the aircraft’s systems, triggering a confrontation that briefly raised fears of a hijacking. Captain Machchhar was stabbed during the clash and was left bloodied and struggling to speak.
Fellow pilots subsequently took over the cockpit and the flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely. The incident involved a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight carrying up to 180 passengers.
- Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian aviator, has been identified as the flydubai pilot who allegedly fought off his co-pilot during a mid-air cockpit clash, according to sources. The co-pilot allegedly attempted to sabotage the aircraft’s systems, triggering a confrontation that briefly raised fears of a hijacking. Captain Machchhar was stabbed during the clash and was left bloodied and struggling to speak. Fellow pilots subsequently took over the cockpit and the flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely. The incident involved a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight carrying up to 180 passengers.
Guy deserves an award. He prevented a tragedy.
It’s good to have allies that don’t let you down
