Stabbed Flydubai Pilot Recounts Cockpit Struggle to Indian PM

How 10 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By Orly Harari

What happened

Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar, injured in an attack by his co-pilot, spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the incident. He described fighting to open the cockpit door despite his wounds, allowing passengers to intervene. The captain credited passengers and his faith for his survival, while authorities confirmed the co-pilot was the aggressor.

01Captain Smit Machchhar described fighting to open cockpit door after co-pilot attack.
02He spoke emotionally with Indian PM Narendra Modi from his hospital bed.
03Machchhar credited passengers, including Israelis, for subduing the co-pilot.
04He believes faith and divine providence played a role in his survival.
05Saudi authorities confirmed the co-pilot attacked the captain.

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