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Flydubai Captain Recounts Cockpit Attack, Praises Israeli Passengers
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar detailed how his co-pilot allegedly attacked him and attempted to crash their flight to Tel Aviv after a prayer. Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing Israeli passengers and off-duty pilots to subdue the co-pilot and land the plane safely.
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- 01Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar recounted a co-pilot's alleged cockpit attack and attempt to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight.
- 02Machchhar opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to subdue the attacker.
- 03The flight diverted safely to Saudi Arabia after the incident.
- 04Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu proposed honoring Captain Machchhar.
- 05An Israeli dentist who treated Machchhar was also honored locally.
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