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Smit Machchhar

Indian pilot credited with preventing cockpit attack aboard FlyDubai flight

Also: Capt. Machchhar, Captain Smit Machchhar

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Timeline

  1. 30 Sep 2026 · 45 outlets

    flydubai Dubai–Tel Aviv flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after hijack code; cause disputed

  2. 30 Sep 2026 · 5 outlets

    Israeli officials call Flydubai cockpit attack a terror attempt; airline and Saudi Arabia cautious