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Smit Machchhar: Who is the Indian flydubai pilot hailed a ‘hero’

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What happened

Flydubai plane FZ1073, piloted by Smit Machhar and his co-pilot, lost nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds.

Key facts

  • Flydubai plane FZ1073, piloted by Smit Machhar and his co-pilot, lost nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds.
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:40:56 UTC.

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  1. Smit Machchhar: Who is the Indian flydubai pilot hailed a ‘hero’

  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 pilot recounts cockpit stabbing in call with Indian PM Modi

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

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

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

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