Smit Machchhar

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Pilot Smit Machchhar hailed as hero after foiling Flydubai crash bid

Pilot Smit Machchhar is being hailed as a hero after thwarting a co-pilot's attack on a Flydubai Boeing 737-800. Despite being stabbed, he unlocked the cockpit to allow crew and passengers to subdue the attacker.

News ·1 Oct 2026, 08:45 ·Maren Kovacs 5 min read