A flydubai pilot has revealed the harrowing moments he battled to regain control of a plane after being stabbed by his co-pilot mid-flight, describing how he fought to stay conscious and prevent a catastrophic descent. Speaking to India’s prime minister in a live televised call, the injured captain explained his desperate struggle to stand and take command, knowing the lives of hundreds of passengers depended on his actions. The incident, which unfolded during a routine flight, has raised questions about aviation security and crew safety protocols. His account offers a rare firsthand perspective on the extraordinary measures taken to avert disaster.
Smit Machchhar says in video call with Indian PM that he realised if he did not get up then ‘passengers would lose their lives’The Indian pilot who helped thwart an apparent attempt to crash a flydubai flight has described how he fought for his life in the minutes after his co-pilot stabbed him and the plane began a steep descent.Capt Smit Machchhar, who is recovering in an Abu Dhabi hospital, told the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, in a video call broadcast live on television news channels that he knew he had to get back on his feet to save the passengers onboard. Continue reading...
