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Hero Indian Pilot Stabbed by Co-Pilot Mid-Flight Saves 174 Lives

The week ending October 4, 2026 · #2 story of that period · 102 articles from 30 sources · viewed 1 time

Hero Indian Pilot Stabbed by Co-Pilot Mid-Flight Saves 174 Lives

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Indian FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his Omani co-pilot on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight but managed to open the cockpit door despite serious injuries, allowing passengers to subdue the attacker and divert the plane safely. Global leaders including Modi, Netanyahu, and Trump have hailed Machchhar's bravery in foiling the alleged crash attempt.

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