“Do something, Smit. You can’t die like this”: Capt Machchhar recounts cockpit attack in flydubai flight

Captain Smit Machchar, a pilot for flydubai, recently recounted a mid-flight emergency in which he was attacked by his co-pilot with an axe. During the confrontation, which involved an alleged attempt to crash the aircraft, Machchar focused on survival and the safety of the passengers, repeating the internal mantra, 'You can’t die like this.'

The incident highlights a critical security and safety breach within the cockpit. Machchar’s account emphasizes his determination to prevent a mass-casualty event, underscoring the gravity of the threat posed by the co-pilot's actions.