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Who Is Capt. Smit Machchhar? Indian Pilot Named Hero After Flydubai Cockpit Attack; Co-Pilot’s Identity Still Withheld
Who is Capt. Smit Machchhar? Indian Flydubai captain, ex-SpiceJet trainer with 9,750 Boeing 737 hours, stabbed on FZ1073. Co-pilot named only as Omani national. Full background from 17GEN4.com.
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Pilot Stabs Captain during Airline Highjacking Attempt on Flight bound for Israel
Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk after co-pilot stabbed Indian captain Smit Machchhar and allegedly tried to crash the jet. Passengers subdued attacker; all 174 safe. Full details and official statements.
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