# Modi calls Flydubai captain a hero after thwarting cockpit attack

https://mins.news/en/video/84379

- Global News, 2026-10-03 01:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rV2zaT6kY8

> Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar has spoken publicly about Wednesday’s terrifying incident after the co-pilot of the Israel-bound plane allegedly stabbed him. Recovering in hospital, Machchhar said he fought for his life while trying to prevent others from dying, then forced open the cockpit door as the aircraft plunged toward the ground.

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