‘Fighter Jets Were Called Immediately’: Israeli Envoy on Nation's Reaction After Flydubai Emergency; Praises Indian Captain
Passengers and crew restrained the attacker after the captain was stabbed, and a second FlyDubai crew landed the plane safely with 174 people aboard.
- On Wednesday, FlyDubai flight FZ1073 plunged into a steep dive near the Jordanian border after an in-flight security incident involving the first officer and Captain Smit Machchhar.
- The Omani first officer stabbed the 39-year-old Machchhar as the Boeing 737 approached Israel, causing the aircraft to drop precipitously and rip off its rear rudder.
- Israeli plumber Yaniv Hayoun forced his way into the cockpit to neutralize the threat, while Georgian dentist Shota Musaev bound the attacker using headphone cords and zip ties.
- Bleeding heavily, Machchhar unlocked the cockpit door and returned to the controls to stabilize the aircraft, allowing a second FlyDubai crew traveling as passengers to land safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- Of the 174 people aboard the flight, 27 were children; the successful landing concluded a harrowing event that threatened the safety of all those on board.
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On FZ 1073, four Israelis mastered a co-pilot who had just stabbed the pilot on Wednesday, September 30th. One of them assured that he had straightened the aircraft in full fall before returning the controls to two other Flydubai pilots. ...
"He Hit Me": Video Shows Chaos On flydubai Flight After Indian Pilot Attacked
The footage showed a bloodied Captain Machchhar lying on the ground outside the cockpit. He can be heard saying that the co-pilot 'hit' him "so many times". He then says he can move his injured hand but cannot squeeze it shut.
The lives of 180 passengers were saved thanks to the bravery of FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit Machhar and a few other passengers. Otherwise, if the Omani co-pilot had been even slightly more effective, disaster would have already occurred. However, this incident has instilled a sense of dread in every air traveler. Because goodness brings little relief, the fear of evil lingers longer.
An open cockpit door and replacement pilots on board – that the alleged terrorist attack ended with a smile is due to special circumstances. This will not prevent a debate on aviation safety.
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