Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain of flydubai Flight 1073, was hailed as a hero by the Israel Foreign Ministry after it said he fought back after being stabbed in the cockpit.
According to the ministry's account, Machchhar was severely injured but still managed to unlock the cockpit door. That allowed Israeli passengers and the Emirati crew to intervene.
What the ministry reported
The ministry said the intervention helped save all 174 lives on board. It described the response as a joint act of courage involving people of Indian, Israeli and Emirati nationalities.
The account was shared by the Israel Foreign Ministry in a also praised the captain's actions and wished him a full and speedy recovery.
The reported sequence places Machchhar's action at the centre of the response: after being injured in the cockpit, he opened access to the area, enabling passengers and crew to act.
Conclusion
The Israel Foreign Ministry's account credits Captain Smit Machchhar, Israeli passengers and the Emirati crew with an act of courage that saved 174 lives on flydubai Flight 1073.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is Captain Smit Machchhar?
Captain Smit Machchhar is identified as the Indian captain of flydubai Flight 1073.
Q. What happened to Machchhar?
The Israel Foreign Ministry said he was stabbed in the cockpit and severely injured.
Q. What did Machchhar do after being injured?
The ministry said he fought back and unlocked the cockpit door.
Q. Who intervened after the cockpit door was unlocked?
Israeli passengers and the Emirati crew intervened, according to the ministry's account.
Q. How many lives did the ministry say were saved?
The ministry said the combined response saved 174 lives.
Q. What recovery message was issued for Machchhar?
The Israel Foreign Ministry wished him a full and speedy recovery.
