Flydubai hijack attempt: Indian pilot Smit Machchhar hailed as ‘true hero’; friend says ‘He’s taught us courage’
On Wednesday, Captain Smit Machchhar of Flydubai's Boeing 737 Max faced a hijack attempt when the co-pilot allegedly stabbed him, leading to a rapid descent. Machchhar opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to subdue the attacker, saving 174 lives. He is currently stable in a Saudi hospital, while investigations into the co-pilot's motives are ongoing.