Flydubai pilot describes cockpit attack by co-pilot, says he 'was not going to let others die'

The pilot of a Flydubai flight has described being attacked by his co-pilot in the cockpit during the flight, saying he was determined not to let others on board die.

Captain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed during the incident, recounted his experience to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offering an account of the moments inside the cockpit as the attack unfolded.

Account of the incident

Machchhar's description centers on his decision to continue acting to protect the aircraft and its passengers despite being wounded during the confrontation with his co-pilot.

Details of what prompted the co-pilot's actions, as well as the current legal or medical status of those involved, were not fully outlined in the available account.

The flight ultimately did not result in further casualties beyond the captain's stabbing, based on the available reporting of his testimony.

Aviation incidents involving violence between flight crew members are rare, and the episode has drawn significant attention given the direct threat it posed to the safety of everyone aboard the aircraft.

No further details on disciplinary or criminal proceedings against the co-pilot were included in the reported account.