‘You can’t die like this’: Indian pilot Machchhar recounts cockpit attack, fight to survive in flydubai flight
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar survived a cockpit attack on flydubai flight FZ1073 on September 30, believing initially that debris had hit him. The Boeing 737, carrying over 170 passengers, was en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Machchhar's harrowing experience highlights the dangers faced by pilots, prompting discussions on aviation safety protocols.