UAE Honors Pilots Who Thwarted Flydubai Terror Attack
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
The UAE honored three pilots for thwarting a terrorist attack on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was injured by the co-pilot, but additional pilots Henson Steven and Rowan Tooth took control of the damaged plane and landed it safely in Saudi Arabia. The pilots received the UAE's First Class Order of Zayed II for their bravery in preventing a potential disaster.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Three pilots were honored by the UAE for preventing a terrorist attack on a Flydubai flight.
- Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was injured by the co-pilot with an axe during the incident.
- Additional pilots Henson Steven and Rowan Tooth took control of the damaged aircraft.
- Israeli passengers helped subdue the attacker after the cockpit door was opened.
- The pilots received the UAE's First Class Order of Zayed II for their actions.
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