Captain Smit Machchhar Stable After FlyDubai Cockpit Attack | UAE Probe Underway | Brass Tacks

News18 - Oct 2, 2026

Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot injured during the cockpit attack aboard FlyDubai flight FZ1073, is recovering in Abu Dhabi after the dramatic incident on the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv route.Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during the flight, after which the aircraft experienced a rapid descent of more than 14,000 feet. Despite being wounded, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew members to intervene. A second team of pilots subsequently took control and the aircraft landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The flight was carrying 174 people. -tacks n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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