Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing?
Capt. Smit Machchhar from India suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said.
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RegionsUnited States
Published1 h ago (Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:38:33 GMT)
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AuthorMujib Mashal