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2026-09-30 21:17
Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar? FlyDubai Pilot Hailed as Hero
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Washington ExaminerLean right
‘Hero’ pilot who helped save hijacked plane identified as Indian national Smit Machchhar
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First reported by Newsweek (Center); 2 outlets over 56 min.
Newsweek · +56 min Washington Examiner
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- NewsweekCenter
Capt. Smit Machchhar is the Indian FlyDubai pilot credited with helping avert a midair disaster.
Read at newsweek.com → - Washington ExaminerLean right
The pilot who unlocked the cockpit door of a hijacked Flydubai flight after getting stabbed to allow passengers to storm the cockpit was identified by officials as Indian national Smit Machchhar.
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →
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