WorldFlydubai Captain Smit Machchhar's Podcast Resurfaces After Flight Crisis
A podcast interview with Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, recorded months before a cockpit crisis, has resurfaced. During Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the co-pilot allegedly attacked Machchhar, attempting to crash the plane. Despite injuries, Machchhar opened the cockpit door, allowing intervention. Two off-duty pilots helped stabilize the aircraft, which landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The incident is under investigation.
Firstpost World·7h ago·Tabuk

