Watch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attack
Capt. Smit Machchhar is being hailed as a hero after successfully thwarting an attack on a Flydubai flight. The pilot opened the cockpit door to allow passengers to subdue the attacker, ensuring the safety of everyone on board.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical aviation security protocols and the role of crew intervention in preventing mid-air tragedies.
Visibly emotional, Capt Smit Machchhar said he fought back because he could not allow everyone on the flight to die.
He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower the attacker.
The flight, which had departed from Dubai, landed safely in Saudi Arabia. All on board survived.
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