Salute to the brave Indian pilot.
According to Israeli agencies, this was a terrorist attack planned in 9/11 style, with the apparent motive of crashing the aircraft immediately after seizing control.
A massive tragedy was averted today.
Captain Smit Machchhar fought off the co-pilot who allegedly tried to sabotage the plane’s systems, saving the lives of nearly 180 passengers on board the Dubai–Tel Aviv flight.
Stabbed during the clash, he was left bloodied and struggling to speak, yet visuals showed passengers hailing him as a hero.
Crucially, the cockpit door was open during the altercation, giving passengers an opportunity to intervene and foil the attempt.