Stories
Pilot Attacked with Axe on Dubai Flight, Saves 174 Lives While Bleeding Profusely!
- •On Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, an Omani co-pilot attacked Indian Captain Smit Machhar with an axe at 34,000 feet.
- •The co-pilot intended to crash the plane, but Captain Machhar, despite severe injuries, bravely saved 174 passengers.
- •After the attack, the plane rapidly descended from 34,000 to 16,000 feet; Captain Machhar sent the '7500' transponder code, indicating unlawful interference.
- •Severely injured and bleeding, Captain Machhar unlocked the cockpit door for help, leading to the apprehension of the attacker by crew and passengers.
- •Captain Smit Machhar, an Indian national with over 10 years of experience, was praised by PM Modi, PM Netanyahu, and President Trump for his heroism.
Key Questions Answered
An Omani co-pilot attacked Indian Captain Smit Machhar with an axe in the cockpit at 34,000 feet in an attempt to crash the plane. Despite being severely injured and bleeding, Captain Machhar managed to call for help, allowing crew and passengers to apprehend the co-pilot and safely land the aircraft in Saudi Arabia.
Captain Smit Machhar is an Indian pilot with over 10 years of experience who previously worked at SpiceJet before joining Flydubai in June 2022. For his exceptional bravery in saving 174 lives, he received high praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and US President Donald Trump.
Under international aviation regulations, a crash axe is mandatory as an emergency tool in large passenger aircraft to break fiber panels, cut entangled parts, or create an escape route during fires or accidents. However, the co-pilot used this safety tool to launch the attack, raising major global aviation security concerns.
