Flydubai crew member Captain Smit Machchhar is recognized by UAE President for bravery during a mid-air attack
A co-pilot from Oman attacked the pilot during a flight in the UAE, leading to an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The Indian captain Smit Machchhar was injured in the cockpit and later honored for his life-saving action.
- A co-pilot from Oman intended to crash the plane at Ben Gurion Airport.
- Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded Smit Machchhar and colleagues the First Class Order of Zayed.
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