On Fox News:
Journalist explains how the Indian pilot Smit Machchhar saved the Fly Dubai flight bound for Israel.
"The pilot, he was such a hero..he was fighting the co-pilot who was stabbing him. He managed to open the door"
Captain Smit Machchhar — pilot who was STABBED by attacker on Flydubai flight — in 2025 interview:
'When we’re up there, and if something happens, who’s gonna save you?'
'We’ll be lucky enough to have a doctor on board'
Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO.
In the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, he showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others.
His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy.
India is proud of Captain Machchhar.
Praying for his speedy recovery, renewed strength and good health.
Indian pilot, others prevented another 9/11: Israel PM
Israel PM Netanyahu says the Indian pilot was "attacked" by co pilot with an "axe", explaining that Smit "managed to unlock the door".
vdo ctsy: CBS News
JUST IN: 🇦🇪🇮🇳 Flydubai pilot who was stabbed by his "terrorist" co-pilot as he tried to take control of the plane bound for Israel identified as Indian national Smit Machchhar.
WOW! One of the Israeli passengers who fought the hijacker told Benjamin Netanyahu that Captain Machchar managed to open the cockpit door before collapsing after being stabbed.
Then they entered and took over the hijacker before he could crash the plane.
Netanyahu praises 'TRUE HERO' Indian pilot Machchhar who FOUGHT BACK against attacker, opened cockpit door despite being STABBED
'He saved lives of 174 people'
Captain Smit Machchhar is a hero.
Machchhar is a Hindu from India, so the media won’t mention him because it doesn’t fit the narrative.
Wounded and covered in blood, he fought back and held the attacker long enough for passengers and off-duty crew to pin the jihadist down.
Say his name. Don’t let them hide this.