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Hero Pilot's Ordeal: Dentist Recalls Mid-Air Attack on Captain Machchhar
- •Dr. Shota Musayev, an Israeli dentist, provided emergency treatment to Captain Smit Machchhar after a mid-air attack on a flydubai flight.
- •Musayev found Captain Machchhar bleeding heavily from his head and hands, which were "practically sliced open."
- •Despite severe injuries and blood loss, Captain Machchhar remained conscious and communicated with those assisting him.
- •Musayev, the only doctor on board, stabilized the pilot's blood pressure and stopped the bleeding before landing.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Captain Machchhar as a "hero" for his courage in saving lives despite being seriously injured.
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Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a mid-air attack when the co-pilot allegedly stabbed Indian Captain Smit Machchhar. The aircraft issued emergency signals, underwent a sharp descent, and was diverted to Prince Sultan Bin Abdel Aziz Airport in Tabuk.
Dr. Shota Musayev, an Israeli dentist and the only doctor on board Flight FZ1073, rushed to the cockpit to provide first aid. He managed to stop the heavy bleeding from the captain's head and hands and stabilized his blood pressure before a Saudi medical team took over in Tabuk.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Captain Smit Machchhar as a hero for showing immense courage and unwavering resolve despite being seriously injured. He stated that the pilot's valour helped save hundreds of lives and averted a great tragedy.
