Captain Smit Machchhar Stable After FlyDubai Cockpit Attack | UAE Probe Underway | Brass Tacks

Oct 2, 2026

Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot injured during the cockpit attack aboard FlyDubai flight FZ1073, is recovering in Abu Dhabi after the dramatic incident on the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv route.Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during the flight, after which the aircraft experienced a rapid descent of more than 14,000 feet. Despite being wounded, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew members to intervene. A second team of pilots subsequently took control and the aircraft landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The flight was carrying 174 people. -tacks n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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