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Capt. Smit Machchhar suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said.
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Captain Smit Machchhar suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight, saving approximately 170 people on board, according to officials.
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Claim Maker
officials
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-10-01",
    "event": "Cockpit Attack on FlyDubai Flight",
    "organization": "FlyDubai"
}
Subject Tags
Safety Crime Aviation
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7432c513-e317-41fa-b687-962f9ed1c142
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Created
October 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM (1 week ago)

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Cockpit Attack on Flight to Israel: Pilot Hailed as Hero
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https://nytimes.com/2026/10/01/world/asia/israel-flight-flydubai-pilot-captain-smit-machchhar.html

Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, is hailed as a hero for fending off a co-pilot's attack on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv, saving 170 lives. He sustained stab wounds but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing others to overpower the assailant and land the plane.

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