FlyDubai pilot describes opening cockpit door during attack

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Indian pilot Smit Machchhar who has been hailed a hero by Indian Prime Minister Modi for opening the cockpit door of the Israel-bound Flydubai flight, after being stabbed by his fellow pilot on the plane, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

The plane plummeted more than 17,000ft.
By opening the door, passengers and crew were able to overpower the attacker and land the plane safely.

In a video call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Captain Machchhar described the moment, while he was
“fighting for his life”.