‘I Couldn’t Let All of Them Die’: Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack

Capt. Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot operating a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was stabbed midair by his co-pilot during a sudden attack. Despite sustaining serious injuries, Machchhar intervened to prevent a potential crash, stating he felt compelled to act because he "couldn't let all of them die."

The incident highlights an extreme security breach involving flight deck personnel on a commercial route. The prompt response by the captain prevented catastrophic consequences for the aircraft and its passengers.