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'Will keep with me till I die': Smit Machchhar recalls colleague's bravery amid flydubai horror
Hindustan Times • • world
Key Points:
- Captain Machchhar, hailed as a hero for preventing a tragedy on flydubai Flight FZ1073, has spoken for the first time to English media about the September 30 incident where he was attacked by his Omani co-pilot.
- During the attack, Machchhar feared for his life but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter and restrain the rogue co-pilot, Hammam al-Hammami.
- The flight, carrying 174 passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was safely landed in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk after a second set of pilots took control.
- Machchhar was seriously wounded and is currently recovering in a hospital in Abu Dhabi, expressing deep gratitude for the colleague who helped save the day.
- The incident has led to increased airline security measures, including Air France reportedly following Israel’s ban on crew from Pakistan and 30 other countries.
