I wasn’t going to let others die, says Indian pilot who opened cockpit door during attack

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, operating a Flydubai flight bound for Israel, intervened during an in-flight emergency involving a physical altercation. Reports indicate that Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot, prompting him to open the cockpit door to allow passengers to assist, which ultimately helped stabilize the aircraft during a rapid descent.

Following the incident, Machchhar discussed the event during a video call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The pilot stated that his actions were intended to prevent further casualties and maintain control of the plane during the attack.