The Times of India

'He kept hitting': Indian pilot Machchhar reveals what happened on the flydubai flight

Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during a routine Flydubai flight, which he initially misinterpreted. As he attempted to defend himself, he lost consciousness amidst his desperate fight for survival. Other crew members intervened and helped regain control of the aircraft after he opened the cockpit door. The pilot expressed gratitude for the medical treatment he received after safely landing in Saudi Arabia.