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'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot

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What happened

Capt Smit Machchhar tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi he opened the cockpit door to let others in during the attack.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:08:06 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. 'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot

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

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

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

  5. Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit stabbing in call with Indian PM Modi

  6. FlyDubai captain stabbed mid-flight by "radicalized" co-pilot speaks out

  7. How an Omani flagged for extremism ended up piloting a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai jet

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