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Indian Pilot Stabbed on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack

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Capt. Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Aviv, said he “had to act” to prevent a crash despite serious injuries

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Indian Pilot Stabbed on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack

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FlyDubai pilot describes opening cockpit door during attack