Crime & Law · India
Indian pilot hailed hero after foiling cockpit attack on Flydubai flight
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, is being hailed as a hero after he reportedly foiled an attack by his Omani co-pilot on a Flydubai flight. The co-pilot allegedly stabbed Captain Machchhar and attempted to crash the aircraft, which was carrying 180 lives. Captain Machchhar's actions are credited with preventing a potential '9/11 style' tragedy. He was airlifted to Abu Dhabi for treatment. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have both praised Captain Machchhar for his courage. Captain Machchhar reportedly told PM Modi that he recited the Hanuman Chalisa during the incident.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (3): Business Standard, Hindustan Times, The New Indian Express
- Right (4): Firstpost, India Today, OpIndia, TFIPOST
- International (2): The Daily Telegraph, The Independent