https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-latest-indian-pilot-who-fought-off-apparent-hijack-attempt-hailed-a-hero-as-passengers-describe-terror-onboardContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-latest-indian-pilot-who-fought-off-apparent-hijack-attempt-hailed-a-hero-as-passengers-describe-terror-onboardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-latest-indian-pilot-who-fought-off-apparent-hijack-attempt-hailed-a-hero-as-passengers-describe-terror-onboard#u96022Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:50:06 +0000An Indian pilot is being hailed as a hero after fighting off an apparent hijack attempt by his co-pilot on an Israel-bound Flydubai flight carrying more than 170 people. Captain Smit Machchhar opened the cockpit door after being stabbed, allowing passengers and off-duty personnel to subdue the attacker during a terrifying plunge. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the group prevented another 9/11. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia. Security teams are investigating whether the incident constitutes terrorist activity, and officials revealed the suspect was previously identif