WorldFour Heroes Helped Indian Captain Save Flydubai Flight
During a hijacking attempt on flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Indian captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot but managed to open the cockpit door. Four passengers, including a plumber and a bank CEO, helped restrain the attacker and assisted in safely landing the plane in Tabuk. Both pilots were hospitalized; Machchhar is stable after surgery.
Hindustan Times·33m ago·Tabuk



