Indian pilot stabbed mid-air, airlifted to Abu Dhabi

Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot flying flydubai FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was stabbed by his co-pilot in a mid-air cockpit attack. Despite grave injuries, he unlocked the cockpit door, letting crew subdue the attacker and land safely at Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, saving all 174 aboard. He is now airlifted to Abu Dhabi for specialised care.