The captain who helped prevent the Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight from crashing has been identified as Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, according to Israeli media reports.
Machchhar was allegedly stabbed repeatedly by his Omani co-pilot as the co-pilot attempted to take control of the aircraft. Despite his injuries, the attack was stopped and the plane ultimately landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
The Dubai-based captain has more than 13 years of experience flying Boeing 737 aircraft and has worked for flydubai since 2022.
Machchhar was allegedly stabbed repeatedly by his Omani co-pilot as the co-pilot attempted to take control of the aircraft. Despite his injuries, the attack was stopped and the plane ultimately landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
The Dubai-based captain has more than 13 years of experience flying Boeing 737 aircraft and has worked for flydubai since 2022.