Seriously wounded inside the cockpit of flydubai Flight FZ1073, Captain Smit Machchhar realised the aircraft was descending and forced himself towards the door release. That decision allowed others to enter the cockpit and intervene. Now the Mumbai-born pilot’s actions are drawing recognition from t

Updated 9 Oct 202611 min read

Flydubai aircraft involved in flight FZ1073 as UAE authorities investigate an attempted terrorist act against Indian captain Smit Machchhar

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UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Axe in Attempted ‘Terrorist Act’; Indian Captain Smit Machchhar Praised for Courage

UAE investigators say the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 attacked Indian captain Smit Machchhar with a cockpit crash axe and tried to seize the aircraft controls in an attempted “terrorist act.” The investigation into motive and possible links remains ongoing.

Updated 4 Oct 202613 min read