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FlyDubai pilot describes harrowing attack in call with Indian prime minister

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

What happened

Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, spoke from his hospital bed in Abu Dhabi, according to a video shared by Narendra Modi.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:02 UTC.

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  1. FlyDubai pilot tells his survival story in emotional call with Indian leader

  2. More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane

  3. Hero FlyDubai pilot says he was 'fighting for my life' as plane plunged after copilot attack

  4. FlyDubai pilot describes harrowing attack in call with Indian prime minister

  5. FlyDubai pilot hailed as ‘national hero’ as he describes attack

  6. FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack was grounded by Oman Air before joining airline: report

  7. UAE terms flydubai stabbing 'terrorist act', hails Indian pilot

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