Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:53am on 02 Oct 2026,Friday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar after he was seriously injured during an alleged cockpit attack on Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. According to reports, the co-pilot attacked Machchhar while the aircraft was in flight, triggering a rapid descent. Despite his injuries, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to intervene and restrain the attacker. The aircraft subsequently made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Modi said Machchhar demonstrated exceptional courage and presence of mind, crediting his actions with helping save passengers’ lives. Machchhar remains under medical care.
