What saved the Flydubai plane: Smit Machchhar, fliers’ actions, and sheer luck
Captain Smit Machchhar of Flydubai flight FZ1073 thwarted an attack from his co-pilot, who allegedly stabbed him in an attempt to crash the plane. Despite sustaining multiple stab wounds, Machchhar managed to unlock the cockpit door and alert passengers, leading to a safe emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. His actions, along with the presence of relief pilots, prevented a potential disaster.