Pilot Smit Machchhar Recalls Survival After Cockpit Attack
· World · India Today, Zee News
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar has described his struggle to remain conscious and maintain control of his aircraft after being attacked by his co-pilot with a crash axe. The incident occurred while the co-pilot was praying, leaving Machchhar with serious head injuries. Despite severe blood loss and blurred vision, Machchhar managed to fight back and help ensure the safety of the 180 people on board. He credited the intervention of crew members and off-duty pilots for the successful evacuation of the flight. Machchhar recounted the harrowing experience in an interview with Sky News Arabia, describing his survival as a miracle.
Why it matters
The survival of all 180 passengers and crew highlights the critical importance of cockpit security protocols and the effectiveness of emergency intervention by flight staff during mid-air crises.
Read the original report — India Today
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