Pilot hailed for saving flydubai flight after colleague's alleged attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, for his actions in saving passengers on flydubai flight FZ1073. Machchhar was reportedly stabbed by his colleague in an alleged attempt to crash the plane, but managed to release the cockpit door, enabling a rescue effort and ensuring passengers reached Israel safely.
Tel Aviv, Oct. 1 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, after he was stabbed by his colleague in an alleged attempt to crash the plane on Wednesday. The passengers on flight FZ1073 reached Israel safely.