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Heroic Captain Recounts Daring Fight Against Hijacker on Flydubai Flight
Captain Smith Macher of Flydubai recounted his fight against a co-pilot who attempted to hijack the plane with an axe. Macher described the attack as sudden and without warning, but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to intervene. He credited a "higher power" and survival instinct for his actions.
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What happened
- 01Captain Smith Macher fought off a co-pilot's axe attack on a Flydubai flight, preventing a hijacking.
- 02Macher described the attack as sudden and without prior indication from the co-pilot.
- 03He credited a "higher power" and survival instinct for his ability to fight back.
- 04Four Israeli passengers reportedly entered the cockpit and subdued the attacker after Macher opened the door.
- 05Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Herzog honored Macher for his heroic actions.
- 06The hijacker planned to crash the plane in Israel, inspired by the 9/11 attacks.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Herzog lauded Macher's bravery, with the UAE revealing the hijacker's 9/11-inspired plot to crash the plane in Israel.
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