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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a co-pilot attempted to crash a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after stabbing the captain. The Indian captain is recovering.
An alleged attempt by a co-pilot to crash a flydubai flight bound for Israel was thwarted by the captain. The captain, identified as Smit Machchhar, reportedly fought off his co-pilot after being stabbed. Israeli authorities are expected to question the co-pilot.
The incident prompted an immediate response from Israeli air defense, with fighter jets scrambled. The Indian embassy confirmed Captain Machchhar is in good health and recovering. This event highlights the security protocols in place for flights to Israel and the bravery of the flight crew.
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“Indian Ambassador Deepak Mittal visited injured Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar in hospital, saying he was in ‘good health and recovering well’ after being attacked by his co-pilot.”How each side headlined it
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Left: The incident involved an Indian pilot who thwarted an attempt to crash a flydubai flight, with Israeli officials expected to question the co-pilot.
Center: An Israeli envoy stated that fighter jets were immediately scrambled following a flydubai emergency, and praised the Indian captain, while the Indian embassy confirmed the wounded captain was in good health.
Right: The Israeli Prime Minister reported that the pilot attempted to crash the flight after stabbing the captain, and Israeli officials are set to question the co-pilot.
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Middle East Eye · Oct 2
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The National (UAE) · Oct 2
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar recovering in UAE hospital, Indian ambassador confirms — Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering well in a UAE hospital after being injured during a security incident on flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30 India’s Ambassador
Khaleej Times · Oct 2
Indian flydubai pilot speaks out after praise from Modi | DW News
DW News · Oct 2
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Captain Smit Machchhar once said he had planned to join his family’s textile business before being bitten by the “aviation bug.”
By Alexander CornwellTEL AVIV, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Israeli officials are expected to question the co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash a commercial passenger flight from Dubai bound for Tel Aviv,...
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Smit Machchhar foiled his co-pilot's alleged attempt to crash the flydubai flight bound for Israel.
Indian Ambassador Deepak Mittal visited injured Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar in hospital, saying he was in “good health and recovering well” after being attacked by his co-pilot.
Israeli officials are expected to question the co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash a commercial passenger flight from Dubai bound for Tel Aviv, according to a source briefed...
“It is important that we allow this process to establish the facts,” said flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith.
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