Indian Pilot Saves Flydubai Plane from Crash Attempt
· World · Times of India, BBC News, The Independent
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar prevented a Flydubai plane from crashing after his Omani co-pilot allegedly tried to take control mid-flight. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Machchhar, a former SpiceJet pilot with over 13 years of experience, was stabbed repeatedly during the altercation. The flight carried 180 passengers, all of whom were reported safe.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the critical role of pilot training and cockpit security in averting disasters.
Read the original report — Times of India
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