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'Will keep with me till I die': Smit Machchhar recalls colleague's bravery amid flydubai horror

Indian Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering in a hospital after an Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked him during a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. Machchhar reports blocking axe blows and being stabbed during the ordeal, during which he repeatedly lost consciousness. He managed to unlock the cockpit door despite serious injuries, allowing passengers and crew to intervene and subdue the attacker. Machchhar credits a colleague's bravery and the thought of his son for his survival during the struggle.

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  • ✓ Captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by an Omani co-pilot on a flydubai flight on September 30.
  • ✓ The flight was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
  • ✓ Machchhar blocked axe blows and was stabbed during the assault.
  • ✓ Machchhar unlocked the cockpit door to allow crew and passengers to subdue the attacker.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Captain Smit Machchhar provided his first interviews detailing the use of an axe and stabbing during the September 30 attack.

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  1. Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar Recounts Mid-Air Attack by Co-Pilot

    Indian Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering in a hospital after an Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked him during a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. Machchhar reports blocking axe blows and being stabbed during the ordeal, during which he repeatedly lost consciousness. He managed to unlock the cockpit door despite serious injuries, allowing passengers and crew to intervene and subdue the attacker. Machchhar credits a colleague's bravery and the thought of his son for his survival during the struggle.

    Why it matters

    The incident involved an attempted hijacking or terror attack on a commercial flight. Authorities are currently investigating the event. The attack forced a struggle for control of the aircraft in mid-air.

    What is confirmed

    • Captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by an Omani co-pilot on a flydubai flight on September 30.
    • The flight was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
    • Machchhar blocked axe blows and was stabbed during the assault.
    • Machchhar unlocked the cockpit door to allow crew and passengers to subdue the attacker.
    • Machchhar is currently recovering in a hospital.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Two Maldivian Flydubai pilots are being held in the UAE over an alleged aircraft attack plot.
    • A colleague took control of the aircraft to avert a worse outcome.

    What to watch next

    • Official investigation results regarding the attacker's motive
    • Legal proceedings against the Omani co-pilot
    • Confirmation of whether the Maldivian pilots held in the UAE are linked to this specific flight
    Sources used for this update (18)
    1. Homeland Security Today — Two Maldivian Flydubai Pilots Held in UAE Over Alleged Aircraft Attack Plot
    2. www.hindustantimes.com — 'Will keep with me till I die': Smit Machchhar recalls ...
    3. Hindustan Times — 'Will keep with me till I die': Smit Machchhar recalls colleague's bravery amid flydubai horror | World News
    4. The Times of Israel — Flydubai captain recalls struggle to open cockpit door during attempted terror attack
    5. The Times of India — 'Can't die like this': Indian pilot Smit Machchhar recalls flydubai flight ordeal
    6. WMUR — FlyDubai passenger who survived hijacking attempt speaks in Newington
    7. Ynetnews — From a marriage proposal to a fight for survival: Israeli couple recounts flydubai terror
    8. www.rediff.com — 'Can't die like this': Capt Smit Machchhar recalls flydubai ...
    9. www.timesnownews.com — ‘You Can’t Die Like This’: Flydubai Pilot Capt Machchar’s ...
    10. www.theweek.in — 'Do something, otherwise...': Captain Smit Machchhar recalls ...
    11. The Times of India — ‘My son’: Indian pilot Smit Machchhar recalls the thought that kept him fighting during the terrifying mid-air attack
    12. NDTV — 'Didn't Know What Hit Me': flydubai Hero Recalls Dubai-Tel Aviv Plane Horror
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