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Flydubai Pilot Recounts Cockpit Attack by Co-Pilot
By Rhyter Times Desk · 1d ago
A Flydubai pilot has recounted surviving an attack by his co-pilot inside the aircraft's cockpit, according to reports from Al Jazeera and the BBC. During the altercation, the pilot took action to open the cockpit door.
Al Jazeera reported that the Indian captain was stabbed during a flight destined for Israel. The BBC identified the pilot as Capt Smit Machchhar, reporting that he described the ordeal to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and explained that he unlatched the cockpit door to permit others to enter, stating, "I was not going to let others die."
How outlets are covering this
A Flydubai pilot has detailed being attacked by his co-pilot during a flight, recounting how he opened the cockpit door amid the altercation. According to reporting from Al Jazeera and the BBC, the captain acted to allow others inside during the incident.
Shared reporting
- A Flydubai pilot was attacked by his co-pilot inside the cockpit.
- The pilot opened the cockpit door during the attack.
- The pilot has recounted and described the incident.
Different framing
- Al Jazeera focuses on the flight's destination of Israel and specifies that the pilot was stabbed.
- The BBC centers on the captain's personal account to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlights his quote about acting to prevent others from dying.
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