Event Brief
Flydubai pilot says he opened cockpit during attack
By The BriefBrief · Sources (10)
Filed: Oct 02, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
UPDATED Oct 02, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
Summary: Capt Smit Machchhar told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he opened the cockpit door while injured and under attack by his co-pilot, allowing others to enter and help control the situation. He said he acted after realizing the plane carrying more than 170 passengers was sinking.
WHO: Capt Smit Machchhar
WHAT: Machchhar described opening the cockpit door during the co-pilot's attack so others could help control the situation.
WHEN: Oct 02, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He said he opened the door after realizing the plane was sinking and that he did not want others to die.
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