Indian Pilot Stabbed on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack
🇬🇧 English
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight, recounted being stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Israel. Despite grievous injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plummeted over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident. Machchhar said he acted to prevent a crash and save lives, stating, “I couldn’t let all of them die.” Two passengers with flying experience helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though motives remain unclear.
Machchhar, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called him a hero. The attack occurred on a flight carrying about 170 passengers. Machchhar, who has 17 years of flying experience, described the moment he pushed open the door as his “last push” to survive and protect others.
The incident has made him a national hero in India.
🇸🇦 العربية
بطال طيار flydubai: نجا من هجوم جوي وأنقذ 170 حياة
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight, recounted being stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Israel. Despite grievous injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plummeted over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident. Machchhar said he acted to prevent a crash and save lives, stating, “I couldn’t let all of them die.” Two passengers with flying experience helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though motives remain unclear.
Machchhar, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called him a hero. The attack occurred on a flight carrying about 170 passengers. Machchhar, who has 17 years of flying experience, described the moment he pushed open the door as his “last push” to survive and protect others.
The incident has made him a national hero in India.
ما الذي حدث على رحلة flydubai؟
الكابتن سميت ماخشار طُعن من قبل مساعد الطيار أثناء الرحلة من دبي إلى تل أبيب. nonostante إصاباته، فتح باب قمرة القيادة، مما سمح للركاب والطاقم بالسيطرة على المهاجم. انخفضت الطائرة أكثر من 16,000 قدم في 30 ثانية قبل أن تهبط بأمان في السعودية بمساعدة ركاب لديهم خبرة طيران.
🇧🇩 বাংলা
FlyDubai পাইলট নায়ক: হাওয়ায়ে হামলায় জীবিত বাঁচে এবং 170 জীবন বাঁচায়
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight, recounted being stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Israel. Despite grievous injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plummeted over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident. Machchhar said he acted to prevent a crash and save lives, stating, “I couldn’t let all of them die.” Two passengers with flying experience helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though motives remain unclear.
Machchhar, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called him a hero. The attack occurred on a flight carrying about 170 passengers. Machchhar, who has 17 years of flying experience, described the moment he pushed open the door as his “last push” to survive and protect others.
The incident has made him a national hero in India.
FlyDubai উড়ানে কী ঘটেছিল?
Capt. Smit Machchhar কে দুবাই থেকে তেল আক্সিভের উড়ানে হাওয়ায়ে সহ-পাইলট দ্বারা চाकু মारा গেল। আহতের বावजूद, তিনি ককপিটের দ্বার খুলে দিলেন, যাতে যাত্রীরা এবং ক্রু ডাল attacker-কে কाबু করতে পারে। বিমানটি 30 সেকেন্ডে 16,000 ফুটের বেশি পতন করেছিল এবং সৌদি আরবিয়া এয়ারপ্ল্যান জমিয়ে দিতে সাহায্য করার জন্য উড়ানUBহবিজ্ঞানের দুটি যাত্রী সাহায্য করেছিল।
🇩🇪 Deutsch
FlyDubai Piloten-Held: Überlebte Luftangriff und rettete 170 Leben
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight, recounted being stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Israel. Despite grievous injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plummeted over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident. Machchhar said he acted to prevent a crash and save lives, stating, “I couldn’t let all of them die.” Two passengers with flying experience helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though motives remain unclear.
Machchhar, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called him a hero. The attack occurred on a flight carrying about 170 passengers. Machchhar, who has 17 years of flying experience, described the moment he pushed open the door as his “last push” to survive and protect others.
The incident has made him a national hero in India.
Was passierte beim FlyDubai-Flug?
Capt. Smit Machchhar wurde während des Fluges von Dubai nach Tel Aviv von seinem Co-Pilot erstochen. Trotz seiner Verletzungen öffnete er die Cockpit-Tür, sodass Passagiere und Crew den Angreifer überwältigen konnten. Das Flugzeug stürzte innerhalb von 30 Sekunden mehr als 16.000 Fuß ab, bevor es mit Hilfe von Passagieren mit Flugerfahrung sicher in Saudi-Arabien landete.
🇪🇸 Español
Héroe Piloto de FlyDubai: Sobrevivió a un Ataque en el Aire para Salvar 170 Vidas
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight, recounted being stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Israel. Despite grievous injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plummeted over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident. Machchhar said he acted to prevent a crash and save lives, stating, “I couldn’t let all of them die.” Two passengers with flying experience helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though motives remain unclear.
Machchhar, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called him a hero. The attack occurred on a flight carrying about 170 passengers. Machchhar, who has 17 years of flying experience, described the moment he pushed open the door as his “last push” to survive and protect others.
The incident has made him a national hero in India.
¿Qué pasó en el vuelo de FlyDubai?
El capitán Smit Machchhar fue apuñalado por su copiloto durante el vuelo de Dubái a Tel Aviv. A pesar de sus heridas, abrió la puerta de la cabina, permitiendo que los pasajeros y la tripulación sometieran al atacante. El avión descendió más de 16,000 pies en 30 segundos antes de aterrizar de manera segura en Arabia Saudita con la ayuda de pasajeros con experiencia de vuelo.
🇫🇷 Français
Héros Pilote de FlyDubai : A Survécu à une Attaque en Vol pour Sauver 170 Vies
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight, recounted being stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Israel. Despite grievous injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plummeted over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident. Machchhar said he acted to prevent a crash and save lives, stating, “I couldn’t let all of them die.” Two passengers with flying experience helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though motives remain unclear.
Machchhar, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called him a hero. The attack occurred on a flight carrying about 170 passengers. Machchhar, who has 17 years of flying experience, described the moment he pushed open the door as his “last push” to survive and protect others.
The incident has made him a national hero in India.
Que s'est-il passé sur le vol FlyDubai ?
Le capitaine Smit Machchhar a été poignardé par son copilote en plein vol lors d'un trajet de Dubaï à Tel Aviv. Malgré ses blessures, il a ouvert la porte du cockpit, permettant aux passagers et à l'équipage de maîtriser l'agresseur. L'avion a chuté de plus de 16 000 pieds en 30 secondes avant d'atterrir en toute sécurité en Arabie saoudite grâce à l'aide de passagers ayant de l'expérience de vol.
🇮🇳 हिन्दी
FlyDubai पायलट हीरो: हवाई हमले में जीवित बचा और 170 जीवन बचाए
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight, recounted being stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Israel. Despite grievous injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plummeted over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident. Machchhar said he acted to prevent a crash and save lives, stating, “I couldn’t let all of them die.” Two passengers with flying experience helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though motives remain unclear.
Machchhar, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called him a hero. The attack occurred on a flight carrying about 170 passengers. Machchhar, who has 17 years of flying experience, described the moment he pushed open the door as his “last push” to survive and protect others.
The incident has made him a national hero in India.
FlyDubai उड़ान पर क्या हुआ?
Capt. Smit Machchhar को दुबई से तेल अवीव की उड़ान के दौरान हवा में अपने सह-पायलट द्वारा छुरा घोंपा गया। चोटों के बावजूद, उन्होंने कॉकपिट दरवाज़ा खोलकर यात्रियों और चालक दल को हमलावर को नियंत्रित करने की अनुमति दी। विमान ने 30 सेकंड में 16,000 फीट से अधिक की ऊंचाई खो दी और सऊदी अरब में उड़ान अनुभव वाले यात्रियों की मदद से सुरक्षित रूप से लैंड किया।
🇮🇩 Bahasa Indonesia
Pilot FlyDubai Pahlawan: Selamat dari Serangan di Udara dan Menyelamatkan 170 Nyawa
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight, recounted being stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Israel. Despite grievous injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plummeted over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident. Machchhar said he acted to prevent a crash and save lives, stating, “I couldn’t let all of them die.” Two passengers with flying experience helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though motives remain unclear.
Machchhar, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called him a hero. The attack occurred on a flight carrying about 170 passengers. Machchhar, who has 17 years of flying experience, described the moment he pushed open the door as his “last push” to survive and protect others.
The incident has made him a national hero in India.
Apa yang terjadi pada penerbangan FlyDubai?
Kapten Smit Machchhar ditusuk oleh co-pilotnya selama penerbangan dari Dubai ke Tel Aviv. Meski luka, ia membuka pintu kokpit, memungkinkan penumpang dan kru untuk mengalahkan penyerang. Pesawat menjatuh lebih dari 16.000 kaki dalam 30 detik sebelum mendarat dengan aman di Arab Saudi dengan bantuan penumpang yang memiliki pengalaman terbang.
🇯🇵 日本語
FlyDubai パイロット英雄：空中襲撃を生き延び、170人の命を救う
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight, recounted being stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Israel. Despite grievous injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plummeted over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident. Machchhar said he acted to prevent a crash and save lives, stating, “I couldn’t let all of them die.” Two passengers with flying experience helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though motives remain unclear.
Machchhar, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called him a hero. The attack occurred on a flight carrying about 170 passengers. Machchhar, who has 17 years of flying experience, described the moment he pushed open the door as his “last push” to survive and protect others.
The incident has made him a national hero in India.
FlyDubai のフライトで何が起こりましたか？
キャプテン・スミット・マッチャハルは、ドバイからテルアビブへのフライト中に副操縦士に刺されました。彼は負傷しながらもコックピットのドアを開け、乗客と乗務員が襲撃者を制圧できるようにしました。飛行機は30秒で16,000フィート以上高度を失い、飛行経験のある乗客の助けを借りてサウジアラビアに安全に着陸しました。
🇧🇷 Português
Herói Piloto da FlyDubai: Sobreviveu a Ataque no Ar para Salvar 170 Vidas
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight, recounted being stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Israel. Despite grievous injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plummeted over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident. Machchhar said he acted to prevent a crash and save lives, stating, “I couldn’t let all of them die.” Two passengers with flying experience helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though motives remain unclear.
Machchhar, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called him a hero. The attack occurred on a flight carrying about 170 passengers. Machchhar, who has 17 years of flying experience, described the moment he pushed open the door as his “last push” to survive and protect others.
The incident has made him a national hero in India.
O que aconteceu no voo da FlyDubai?
O capitão Smit Machchhar foi esfaqueado pelo copiloto durante o voo de Dubai para Tel Aviv. Apesar de suas feridas, ele abriu a porta da cabine, permitindo que passageiros e tripulação dominassem o agressor. O avião caiu mais de 16.000 pés em 30 segundos antes de pousar com segurança na Arábia Saudita com a ajuda de passageiros com experiência de voo.
🇷🇺 Русский
Герой-пилот FlyDubai: выжил после нападения в воздухе и спас 170 жизней
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight, recounted being stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Israel. Despite grievous injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plummeted over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident. Machchhar said he acted to prevent a crash and save lives, stating, “I couldn’t let all of them die.” Two passengers with flying experience helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though motives remain unclear.
Machchhar, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called him a hero. The attack occurred on a flight carrying about 170 passengers. Machchhar, who has 17 years of flying experience, described the moment he pushed open the door as his “last push” to survive and protect others.
The incident has made him a national hero in India.
Что произошло на рейсе FlyDubai?
Капитан Смит Маччар был ранен ножом вторым пилотом во время полёта из Дубая в Тель-Авив. Несмотря на ранения, он открыл дверь кабины, позволив пассажирам и экипажу нейтрализовать нападавшего. Самолёт снизился на более чем 16 000 футов за 30 секунд перед безопасной посадкой в Саудовской Аравии при помощи пассажиров с лётным опытом.
🇨🇳 简体中文
FlyDubai 飞行员英雄：在空中袭击中幸存并拯救了 170 条生命
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight, recounted being stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Israel. Despite grievous injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plummeted over 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident. Machchhar said he acted to prevent a crash and save lives, stating, “I couldn’t let all of them die.” Two passengers with flying experience helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though motives remain unclear.
Machchhar, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called him a hero. The attack occurred on a flight carrying about 170 passengers. Machchhar, who has 17 years of flying experience, described the moment he pushed open the door as his “last push” to survive and protect others.
The incident has made him a national hero in India.
FlyDubai 航班上发生了什么？
Capt. Smit Machchhar 在迪拜至特拉维夫航班上被副驾驶刺伤。尽管受伤，他仍打开了驾驶舱门，使乘客和机组人员能够制服袭击者。飞机在 30 秒内下降了超过 16,000 英尺，随后在有飞行经验的乘客帮助下安全降落在沙特阿拉伯。