The Economic Times

Smit Machchhar stabbed mid-air: Flydubai co-pilot accused of attack prayed a lot, refused to shake womens hands; feared he could cause another 9/11

Smit Machchhar stabbed mid-air: The Flydubai Omani co-pilot who attacked Indian captain Smit Machchhar was an extremely religious persona and refused to shake hands with women, a colleague reportedly said. The accused staffer had very strange behaviour and he used to pray a lot. The pilot attacked Smit Machchhar but the brave pilot despite being injured saved the lives of hundreds of passengers on Flydubai flight FZ1073.